US Bridges

Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.06 -220 Bp; 0.10 -1242 · Structure no. 000000000010023

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 11,564 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,894 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFairystn Pk HWY/57
CrossesLittle Reed Creek
Location0.06 -220 Bp; 0.10 -1242
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73894, -79.93889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,564 (2022)
Projected traffic12,894 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$243.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek carry?

About 11,564 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fairystn Pk HWY/57 over Little Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.