US Bridges

Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.03-RTE220; 0.10-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000010206

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCamilla DR./1270
CrossesLittle Reed Creek
Location0.03-RTE220; 0.10-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75214, -79.93982
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2015)
Projected traffic189 by 2045
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$170.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camilla DR./1270 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Camilla DR./1270 over Little Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.