I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek
GoodWythe County, Virginia · 2.19MTOEXIT24&.0MTOECLWYT · Structure no. 000000000022372
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,109
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,409 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek carry?
About 29,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Nbl 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 56 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.