US Bridges

Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · .05 RTE 959; 1.10 RTE 58 · Structure no. 000000000029625

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGardners Mill RD
CrossesLittle Reed Island CR
Location.05 RTE 959; 1.10 RTE 58
RouteCounty Highway 703
Coordinates36.73928, -80.75152
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gardners Mill RD over Little Reed Island CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.