US Bridges

Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek

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Henry County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE606; 0.10-RTE1242 · Structure no. 000000000010182

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood DRIVE/754
CrossesLittle Reed Creek
Location0.10-RTE606; 0.10-RTE1242
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73571, -79.93926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2019)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
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$115.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood DRIVE/754 over Little Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.