US Bridges

Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.14-FLOYD; 0.36-RT 813 · Structure no. 000000000007474

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 6,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,934 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWebbs Mill RD/RT8
CrossesDodds Creek
Location1.14-FLOYD; 0.36-RT 813
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92827, -80.33137
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,804 (2022)
Projected traffic9,934 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$928.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webbs Mill RD/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 2023.

How much traffic does Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek carry?

About 6,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Webbs Mill RD/RT8 over Dodds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.