US Bridges

Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01-RT 58; 0.05-RT 829 · Structure no. 000000000023494

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Creek RD875
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.01-RT 58; 0.05-RT 829
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64531, -79.92018
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2018)
Projected traffic294 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$983 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Grassy Creek RD875 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.