US Bridges

Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 52; 1.20-END Main · Structure no. 000000000004779

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Creek RD.881
CrossesL Reed Island Creek #1
Location0.60-RT 52; 1.20-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78968, -80.75106
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$731.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Creek RD.881 over L Reed Island Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.