US Bridges

Virginia Ave over Reed Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 670; 0.22 Rt 993 · Structure no. 000000000030917

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,044
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave over Reed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Ave over Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,595 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVirginia Ave
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.05 Rt 670; 0.22 Rt 993
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.73882, -79.92889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 14 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,044 (2021)
Projected traffic11,595 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$989.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Ave over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave over Reed Creek carry?

About 11,044 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave over Reed Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.