US Bridges

Kents Ln. over Reed Branch

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .27M to 649&.40MTOENDRTE. · Structure no. 000000000028076

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kents Ln. over Reed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kents Ln. over Reed Branch in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 966 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKents Ln.
CrossesReed Branch
Location.27M to 649&.40MTOENDRTE.
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95122, -81.02506
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2017)
Projected traffic966 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kents Ln. over Reed Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kents Ln. over Reed Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Kents Ln. over Reed Branch carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kents Ln. over Reed Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kents Ln. over Reed Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.