US Bridges

Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .20M to 680 & 1.2M to 664 · Structure no. 000000000019736

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHogback Road
CrossesS Fork Reed Creek
Location.20M to 680 & 1.2M to 664
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95006, -81.2083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hogback Road over S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hogback Road over S Fork Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.