US Bridges

Reed Road over Parham Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .19 FR 630 & .8 to 752 · Structure no. 000000000011971

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Parham Creek is a steel culvert carrying Reed Road over Parham Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 years old, older 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesParham Creek
Location.19 FR 630 & .8 to 752
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64738, -78.14753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2019)
Projected traffic369 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$127 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over Parham Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Reed Road over Parham 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reed Road over Parham Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Reed Road over Parham Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Reed Road over Parham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.