Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek
FairWythe County, Virginia · 1.4M to 11 & .60M to 629 · Structure no. 000000000019680
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Major Grahms Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Major Grahms Road over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.