US Bridges

Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE698; 0.45-RTE773 · Structure no. 000000000007475

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

About this bridge

Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River 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 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 6,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,934 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 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
CrossesW Fork Little River
Location0.05-RTE698; 0.45-RTE773
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93826, -80.34038
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River built?

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

What condition is Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River 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 W Fork Little River carry?

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

How long is Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Webbs Mill RD./RT8 over W Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.