US Bridges

Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 712;1.8 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000008897

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek is a concrete slab carrying Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPotato Creek RD
CrossesPotato Creek
Location0.45 FR 712;1.8 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58569, -81.26663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potato Creek RD over Potato 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Potato Creek RD over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.