US Bridges

Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE663-1.1M RTE647 · Structure no. 000000000030414

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.9M RTE663-1.1M RTE647
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88548, -77.3439
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2019)
Projected traffic106 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.