US Bridges

Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE959; 0.55-RTE960 · Structure no. 000000000004712

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGardnermill RD/703
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location0.45-RTE959; 0.55-RTE960
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73306, -80.75092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$739 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardnermill RD/703 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Gardnermill RD/703 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.