Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Virginia · 3.87-RT 100; 6.27-FLOYD C · Structure no. 000000000004612
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?
About 2,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Floyd PIKE/221 over Big Reed Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.