US Bridges

Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 13.50-NC Line; 1.52-RTE58 · Structure no. 000000000004561

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,191
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 18,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,514 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 77
CrossesL. Reed Island CR./RT703
Location13.50-NC Line; 1.52-RTE58
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.7284, -80.7552
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,191 (2022)
Projected traffic23,514 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703 carry?

About 18,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island CR./RT703?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.