Big Valley RD over Jackson River
GoodHighland County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 220 - 1.50 Rt 694 · Structure no. 000000000010267
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Valley RD over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Valley RD over Jackson River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Valley RD over Jackson River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Valley RD over Jackson River 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 Big Valley RD over Jackson River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Big Valley RD over Jackson River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Valley RD over Jackson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.