US Bridges

Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .03 to R658;2.36 to R601 · Structure no. 000000000008883

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Mountain RD
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location.03 to R658;2.36 to R601
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67884, -81.31866
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2014)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Mountain RD over Middle 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 Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Mountain RD over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.