US Bridges

Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE670; 0.95-RTE220B · Structure no. 000000000026002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMelrose DR./993
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.05-RTE670; 0.95-RTE220B
RouteCounty Highway 993
Coordinates36.72953, -79.93705
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2018)
Projected traffic249 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$453.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melrose DR./993 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose DR./993 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.