US Bridges

Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .40M TO652 & .20M to 652 · Structure no. 000000000026890

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run is a steel culvert carrying Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Creek Rd.
CrossesStuffle Run
Location.40M TO652 & .20M to 652
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88887, -81.16631
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Greasy Creek Rd. over Stuffle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.