US Bridges

Route F042 over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe 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).

CarriesRoute F042
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.0MECLWYTVL&.56MTO649
RouteCity Street 0F042
Coordinates36.94581, -81.03249
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2022)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$403.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.