US Bridges

Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · .6M to 675 & .4M to 669 · Structure no. 000000000027196

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMussers Mill Rd.
CrossesS Fork Reed Creek
Location.6M to 675 & .4M to 669
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89113, -81.22305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2017)
Projected traffic399 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mussers Mill Rd. over S Fork Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.