US Bridges

Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .05 FR Rt 678-.8 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000023724

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hawk RD
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location.05 FR Rt 678-.8 to 727
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62907, -81.3217
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2014)
Projected traffic31 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hawk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hawk RD over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.