US Bridges

Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .67FRRT.58;3.39MTONC.ST.L · Structure no. 000000000026239

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 988 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson HWY
CrossesBig Wilson Creek
Location.67FRRT.58;3.39MTONC.ST.L
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58687, -81.34682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2022)
Projected traffic988 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson HWY over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson HWY over Big Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.