US Bridges

Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .59M to 688 & .03M to 637 · Structure no. 000000000019643

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 83 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 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 3,357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,036 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWysor HWY
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location.59M to 688 & .03M to 637
RouteState Highway 100
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88035, -80.77278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2022)
Projected traffic5,036 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wysor HWY over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.