US Bridges

Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 640; 0.30 Rt 638 · Structure no. 000000000002600

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 1,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,138 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Island HWY 122
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.46 Rt 640; 0.30 Rt 638
RouteState Highway 122
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49244, -79.43947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2022)
Projected traffic2,138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Island HWY 122 over Reed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Island HWY 122 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.