US Bridges

Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek

Good

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.06MFRRT.735;.02MTORT835 · Structure no. 000000000031190

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek is a concrete frame carrying Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChesnut Grove Road
CrossesBig Wilson Creek
Location1.06MFRRT.735;.02MTORT835
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62544, -81.38064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$140.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chesnut Grove Road over Big Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.