US Bridges

Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Grayson County, Virginia · .50 FR 670 - .90 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000008858

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Creek RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location.50 FR 670 - .90 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71597, -81.24402
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2014)
Projected traffic27 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$85.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Falls Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Creek RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.