US Bridges

Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.48-RT 52; 1.00-RT 77 · Structure no. 000000000004553

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 8,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarollton PIKE/58
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location1.48-RT 52; 1.00-RT 77
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.75, -80.75547
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,016 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 8,016 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Carollton PIKE/58 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.