US Bridges

Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek

Good

Grayson County, Virginia · .1 to R658 & 2.1 to R727 · Structure no. 000000000008877

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFox Creek Rd.
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location.1 to R658 & 2.1 to R727
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates36.66065, -81.33607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic109 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Creek Rd. over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.