Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Virginia · 3.45 FR 726; 0.05 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000019207
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Grassy Ridge Rd. over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.