US Bridges

County Pond Road over Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.3 FR 58 & 2. to 634 · Structure no. 000000000003694

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Pond Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Pond Road over Reedy Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Pond Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location2.3 FR 58 & 2. to 634
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79429, -77.74227
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2022)
Projected traffic443 by 2045
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$482 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Pond Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Pond Road over Reedy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Pond Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Pond Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Pond Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.