US Bridges

Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.60-RT960; 0.10-RT798 · Structure no. 000000000023518

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStable Road/Rt 702
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location0.60-RT960; 0.10-RT798
RouteCounty Highway 702
Coordinates36.72527, -80.73577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic346 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stable Road/Rt 702 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stable Road/Rt 702 over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.