US Bridges

Falls Rd. over Elk Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.0M FR 611 & 1.4M to 670 · Structure no. 000000000008857

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Rd. over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Rd. over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Rd.
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.0M FR 611 & 1.4M to 670
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72394, -81.23337
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Falls Rd. over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Rd. over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Falls Rd. over Elk Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Falls Rd. over Elk Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Rd. over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.