US Bridges

West Main Street over Reedy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.15TO19;0.35 Wcl-Abin · Structure no. 000000000022389

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,803
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Main Street over Reedy Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 22,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,425 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.15TO19;0.35 Wcl-Abin
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.70462, -81.99812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic22,803 (2022)
Projected traffic25,425 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Reedy 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Reedy Creek carry?

About 22,803 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Main Street over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns West Main Street over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.