US Bridges

Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .1 FR Rt 16 -.5 to Rt 769 · Structure no. 000000000008904

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bear Branch RD over Wilson 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Branch RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.1 FR Rt 16 -.5 to Rt 769
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5999, -81.35457
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2014)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is Bear Branch RD over Wilson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Branch RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.