US Bridges

Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.35-RTE52; 0.00-RTE772 · Structure no. 000000000004755

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Vine RD.749
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location1.35-RTE52; 0.00-RTE772
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82494, -80.78457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Vine RD.749 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little Vine RD.749 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.