US Bridges

Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.17 FR SMYTHCL-.73 TO741 · Structure no. 000000000008800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFairwood Rd.
CrossesLewis Fork
Location1.17 FR SMYTHCL-.73 TO741
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69428, -81.51462
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2022)
Projected traffic248 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fairwood Rd. over Lewis Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.