US Bridges

Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.15 Mi. to Int. Rte. 716 · Structure no. 000000000031146

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Reed Road
CrossesTarrara Creek
Location0.15 Mi. to Int. Rte. 716
RouteCounty Highway 743
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55672, -77.14787
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2018)
Projected traffic369 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$162 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Reed Road over Tarrara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.