US Bridges

Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.32 Rt 807; 1.30 Rt 710 · Structure no. 000000000007473

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway LANE/RT8
CrossesDodds Creek
Location1.32 Rt 807; 1.30 Rt 710
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88787, -80.32267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2022)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway LANE/RT8 over Dodds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.