Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek
PoorPosted for loadPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.29-RT924/0.65-RT633 · Structure no. 000000000013602
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,129
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,949 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek carry?
About 7,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ricky Van Shelton over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.