US Bridges

Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 729; 0.80 Rt 743 · Structure no. 000000000007607

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River is a concrete slab carrying Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReedsville RD 728
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location0.40 Rt 729; 0.80 Rt 743
RouteCounty Highway 728
Coordinates36.90135, -80.41263
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2014)
Projected traffic149 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Reedsville RD 728 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.