US Bridges

Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 2.4 to R613; .25 to R787 · Structure no. 000000000008807

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Creek RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location2.4 to R613; .25 to R787
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59815, -80.94224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic223 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek 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 Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Creek RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.