US Bridges

West Lee HWY over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .40FRWCLWYTH;8.11TORT90 · Structure no. 000000000019516

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lee HWY over Reed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lee HWY over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 1,702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,553 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lee HWY
CrossesReed Creek
Location.40FRWCLWYTH;8.11TORT90
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94247, -81.13574
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2022)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Lee HWY over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is West Lee HWY 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 West Lee HWY over Reed Creek carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Lee HWY over Reed Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Lee HWY over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.