US Bridges

Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.20FR 794; 0.35TO 628 · Structure no. 000000000010984

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Creek Rd.
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.20FR 794; 0.35TO 628
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81948, -83.00261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Creek Rd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Creek Rd. over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.