US Bridges

Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .25MTO100&1.5MTOPULASCOLN · Structure no. 000000000019661

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek is a concrete slab carrying Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLittlereed Isle RD
CrossesLittle Reed Island Creek
Location.25MTO100&1.5MTOPULASCOLN
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89877, -80.78205
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2017)
Projected traffic340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Littlereed Isle RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Littlereed Isle RD over Little Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.