US Bridges

East Lee Highway over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .25M to 613&2.05M to 121 · Structure no. 000000000019507

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lee Highway over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lee Highway over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,591 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lee Highway
CrossesReed Creek
Location.25M to 613&2.05M to 121
RouteInterstate 0F044
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94882, -80.91611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2022)
Projected traffic2,591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lee Highway over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is East Lee Highway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Lee Highway over Reed Creek carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Lee Highway over Reed Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Lee Highway over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.