US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 2.19MTOEXIT77&.0MTOECLWYT · Structure no. 000000000022380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 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 28,471 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,292 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).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesReed Creek
Location2.19MTOEXIT77&.0MTOECLWYT
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.94613, -81.03214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 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 width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,471 (2022)
Projected traffic29,292 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek carry?

About 28,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 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 Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.