US Bridges

220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.93 Rt 57&220; 6.58 RT58 · Structure no. 000000000010073

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & 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 7,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,668 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Carries220 Sbl
CrossesRt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek
Location0.93 Rt 57&220; 6.58 RT58
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.7252, -79.9386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,306 (2022)
Projected traffic10,668 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek carry?

About 7,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Sbl over Rt 57 Ebl & Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.