US Bridges

Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.8 to R274 & 6.4 to R94 · Structure no. 000000000026685

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,909 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrayson Hwy.
CrossesJohns Creek
Location1.8 to R274 & 6.4 to R94
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62121, -81.07069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,574 (2022)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grayson Hwy. over Johns 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 2025.

How much traffic does Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek carry?

About 8,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Grayson Hwy. over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.