US Bridges

Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .16MTOSCLWYTVL&.10MTO696 · Structure no. 000000000019702

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Mill Road
CrossesReed Creek
Location.16MTOSCLWYTVL&.10MTO696
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93409, -81.07297
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$318.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Mill Road over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.