US Bridges

Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.69-RT57&220; 1.03-RT57A · Structure no. 000000000010071

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 7,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,066 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0220
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.69-RT57&220; 1.03-RT57A
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.72902, -79.93779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,464 (2022)
Projected traffic8,066 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0220 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek carry?

About 7,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0220 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.