Structure 8756 · Grayson County, VA
Carries Highlands Pky. over Helton Creek, 13.81 Fr RT 16-3.51 Towcl.
24 ft end to end. Lengths are drawn to scale; at this length a semi-truck would be a speck. Each part is colored by its latest inspection rating. The inventory records lengths but not heights or the layout of the shorter spans, so those are drawn as typical for a multi-beam bridge.
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| Location | 13.81 Fr RT 16-3.51 Towcl |
| Carries | Highlands Pky. |
| Crosses | Helton Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.60911, -81.56416 |
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 24.0 ft (7.3 m) |
| Max Span | 20.3 ft (6.2 m) |
| Deck Width | 24.0 ft (7.3 m) |
| Deck Area | 53.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1949 (reconstructed 1994) |
| Avg Daily Traffic | 601 (2022) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
| Last Inspection | September 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
| Structure Number | 000000000008756 |
Inspectors rate each major part of a bridge (the deck you drive on, the superstructure of beams that holds it up, and the substructure of piers and abutments beneath) on a 0–9 scale. A bridge's overall condition is its lowest of those ratings, so one deteriorated component makes the whole bridge "poor."
A poor rating is not a closure. It means the bridge is flagged for priority repair or replacement; bridges judged unsafe are closed or posted with weight limits. The waterway (channel) rating is reported, but it does not count toward the overall classification.