Route F042 over Reed Creek
FairWythe County, Virginia · 0.0MECLWYTVL&.56MTO649 · Structure no. 000000000022351
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route F042 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route F042 over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route F042 over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route F042 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route F042 over Reed Creek carry?
About 2,211 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route F042 over Reed Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route F042 over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.