US Bridges

Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek

Poor

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.54 FR 759 & 0.52 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000006076

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLew Jones Creek
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.54 FR 759 & 0.52 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates37.01159, -77.75599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lew Jones Creek over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.