Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Virginia · .94 FR Rt 741-1.76 to 847 · Structure no. 000000000008797
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fairwood Rd. over Big Fox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.