Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek
GoodWythe County, Virginia · 1.4M to 11 & 2.8M to 81 · Structure no. 000000000019536
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,452
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,178 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Grayson Turnpike over Reed 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek carry?
About 3,452 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Grayson Turnpike over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.