US Bridges

Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.69-RT 58; 0.02-RT 621 · Structure no. 000000000004736

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Galax PIKE/714
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location1.69-RT 58; 0.02-RT 621
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76009, -80.76208
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2019)
Projected traffic859 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Galax PIKE/714 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Galax PIKE/714 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.