US Bridges

Old River LN over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · .03 to R700 & .17 to R700 · Structure no. 000000000008896

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River LN over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old River LN over Brush Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld River LN
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.03 to R700 & .17 to R700
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57844, -81.16049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$199 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River LN over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River LN over Brush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old River LN over Brush Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old River LN over Brush Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old River LN over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.