US Bridges

Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek

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Grayson County, Virginia · .01 Mi. N. ST RTE 603 · Structure no. 080814000001019

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFairwood Cmtry. RD
CrossesFox Creek
Location.01 Mi. N. ST RTE 603
RouteFederal Lands Road 4101
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69383, -81.4696
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1997)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox 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 Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fairwood Cmtry. RD over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.