US Bridges

Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 670; 1.00 Rt 669 · Structure no. 000000000010103

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniels Ck RD 609
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.35 Rt 670; 1.00 Rt 669
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75455, -79.9135
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$154 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniels Ck RD 609 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Ck RD 609 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.