US Bridges

Old Baywood RD over Little River

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · At R629; .6 to R632 · Structure no. 000000000008822

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baywood RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Baywood RD over Little River in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Baywood RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationAt R629; .6 to R632
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates36.59226, -81.05019
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2014)
Projected traffic560 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Baywood RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baywood RD over Little River 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 Old Baywood RD over Little River carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Baywood RD over Little River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baywood RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.