US Bridges

Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE1211; 0.04-RTE220 · Structure no. 000000000010204

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,074
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dyer Road / 1210 over Little 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 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 1,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,235 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Road / 1210
CrossesLittle Reed Creek
Location0.01-RTE1211; 0.04-RTE220
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74679, -79.93876
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2015)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$187.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is Dyer Road / 1210 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Road / 1210 over Little Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.