I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek
GoodWythe County, Virginia · 1.11MTOI77&1.11MTO619 · Structure no. 000000000030858
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,595
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21,595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,359 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Sbl over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek carry?
About 21,595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.