US Bridges

Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · At R711 & 2.14 to R58 · Structure no. 000000000008879

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Ridge Road
CrossesBig Fox Creek
LocationAt R711 & 2.14 to R58
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62651, -81.32027
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2014)
Projected traffic45 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 Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox 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 May 2024.

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

About 39 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Ridge Road over Big Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.