US Bridges

Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.00-RT1004T; 0.00-RT11 · Structure no. 000000000003457

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,805 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Mt. RD / 654
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.00-RT1004T; 0.00-RT11
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3692, -79.90837
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,343 (2022)
Projected traffic9,805 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$445.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 7,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Mt. RD / 654 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.