US Bridges

Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 11.4M S Bw G-3.3M RTE30 · Structure no. 000000000004415

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Tpk.
CrossesReedy Creek
Location11.4M S Bw G-3.3M RTE30
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88213, -77.35939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2022)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Tpk. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Tpk. over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.