US Bridges

Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.39 FR 611 & 0.43 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000026853

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.39 FR 611 & 0.43 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40883, -77.48033
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,682 (2022)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church Road over Reedy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 5,682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.