US Bridges

EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.50 RTE649; 1.10 RTE58 · Structure no. 000000000004666

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek is a concrete slab carrying EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 296 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEXCELSIORSCHRD/648
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.50 RTE649; 1.10 RTE58
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70244, -80.5574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic296 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns EXCELSIORSCHRD/648 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.