US Bridges

Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · At RT676 & 1.3 to RT739 · Structure no. 000000000008876

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRazor Ridge Road
CrossesBig Fox Creek
LocationAt RT676 & 1.3 to RT739
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67206, -81.39787
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2014)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Razor Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.