US Bridges

HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE609; 1.80-RTE108 · Structure no. 000000000010142

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 509 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHIDDENVALLEYRD/665
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.50-RTE609; 1.80-RTE108
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78337, -79.88913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2018)
Projected traffic588 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$220.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HIDDENVALLEYRD/665 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.