School House RD over Big Helton Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · 2.05 to R600 & .15 to R58 · Structure no. 000000000008925
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
School House RD over Big Helton Creek is a concrete slab carrying School House RD over Big Helton Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was School House RD over Big Helton Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is School House RD over Big Helton 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does School House RD over Big Helton Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is School House RD over Big Helton Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns School House RD over Big Helton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.