US Bridges

Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE662-3.0M RTE652 · Structure no. 000000000004490

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBurruss Lane
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.2M RTE662-3.0M RTE652
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88615, -77.36729
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating94.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Burruss Lane 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 Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Burruss Lane over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.