US Bridges

Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE52; 1.75-RTE898 · Structure no. 000000000004792

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Plant RD/962
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location1.10-RTE52; 1.75-RTE898
RouteCounty Highway 962
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7714, -80.75996
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2020)
Projected traffic187 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$219.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Plant RD/962 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 Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Water Plant RD/962 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.