US Bridges

Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek

Good

Galax city, Virginia · .04 Meadow ST .30 Main S · Structure no. 000000000023869

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,037
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek in Galax city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,037 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,974 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrayson Street
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location.04 Meadow ST .30 Main S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.66323, -80.92015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2022)
Projected traffic2,974 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Grayson Street over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.