US Bridges

POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 8.77-WYTHE Co; 2.24-RTE58 · Structure no. 000000000004525

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 years old, older 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 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPOPLARCAMPRD/52
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location8.77-WYTHE Co; 2.24-RTE58
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.78606, -80.75748
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,751 (2022)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 2,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns POPLARCAMPRD/52 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.