US Bridges

Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.0 FR 662 - 2.1 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000008862

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPowder Mill RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.0 FR 662 - 2.1 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 663
Coordinates36.72177, -81.21145
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2014)
Projected traffic142 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Powder Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Mill RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.