US Bridges

New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.10M to 11 & .50M to 667 · Structure no. 000000000019737

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek is a steel culvert carrying New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bethel Rd.
CrossesS. F. Reed Creek
Location1.10M to 11 & .50M to 667
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91499, -81.19413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2017)
Projected traffic392 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m).

Who owns New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.