US Bridges

Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 613;0.90-RT 602 · Structure no. 000000000002725

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPenns Mill Rd/ 637
CrossesReed Creek
Location1.10-RT 613;0.90-RT 602
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50344, -79.40259
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2016)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$732 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penns Mill Rd/ 637 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Penns Mill Rd/ 637 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.