US Bridges

Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .03 to R622 & .67 to R617 · Structure no. 000000000008818

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 93 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNexus Rd.
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location.03 to R622 & .67 to R617
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62577, -80.96294
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2014)
Projected traffic176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$100.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nexus 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nexus Rd. over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.