US Bridges

Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.59-RTE650; 0.10-RTE603 · Structure no. 000000000004669

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGladesboro RD./654
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.59-RTE650; 0.10-RTE603
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70152, -80.58474
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic347 by 2045
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 Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladesboro RD./654 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gladesboro RD./654 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.