US Bridges

Route 628 over Reed Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .30 FR 606 - .90 to 766 · Structure no. 000000000010834

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 628 over Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 628 over Reed Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 628
CrossesReed Creek
Location.30 FR 606 - .90 to 766
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80505, -82.99661
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 628 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 628 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 628 over Reed Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 628 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Route 628 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.