US Bridges

Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .40M TO750& .40M to 1009 · Structure no. 000000000019647

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,302 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMax Meadows Rd.
CrossesReed Creek
Location.40M TO750& .40M to 1009
RouteState Highway 121
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96383, -80.95223
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2022)
Projected traffic4,302 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$742.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Max Meadows Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Max Meadows Rd. over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.