US Bridges

Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.27-RTE 770;0.27-RTE 771 · Structure no. 000000000004767

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLovell ROAD/769
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location1.27-RTE 770;0.27-RTE 771
RouteCounty Highway 769
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81026, -80.75809
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$437 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovell ROAD/769 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lovell ROAD/769 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.