Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadBedford County, Virginia · 0.28 Rt 662; 0.99 Rt 663 · Structure no. 000000000002621
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,674
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,672 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek carry?
About 8,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Forrest Rd. Rt 221 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.