US Bridges

Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE652-2.1M RTE656 · Structure no. 000000000029448

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSign Board Rd.
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.6M RTE652-2.1M RTE656
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates37.90733, -77.40733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2019)
Projected traffic401 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sign Board Rd. over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.