US Bridges

220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.43 Rt 220BP;3.93 Mrtnvl · Structure no. 000000000010070

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 8,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,894 by 2045. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries220 Sbl Business
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.43 Rt 220BP;3.93 Mrtnvl
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73877, -79.92899
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,303 (2022)
Projected traffic10,894 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$959.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Sbl Business over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek carry?

About 8,303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Sbl Business over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.