US Bridges

Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .10M to 667 & 1.0M to 666 · Structure no. 000000000019695

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crockett Road over South Fork 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCrockett Road
CrossesSouth Fork Reed Creek
Location.10M to 667 & 1.0M to 666
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90768, -81.20889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$494 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is Crockett Road over South Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crockett Road over South Fork Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.