US Bridges

Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.15 to 884 - 0.65 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000013561

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 93 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 732 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoark Mill Creek R
CrossesReed Creek
Location1.15 to 884 - 0.65 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05587, -79.26832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2018)
Projected traffic732 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$503 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Roark Mill Creek R 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roark Mill Creek R over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.