Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek
FairWythe County, Virginia · 11.22MTOSCLWY&4.46MTOGCL · Structure no. 000000000027136
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grayson Tpk. over Cripple 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Grayson Tpk. over Cripple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.