US Bridges

Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 705S;0.12 Rt 705N · Structure no. 000000000007476

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,973 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWebbs Mill RD 8
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.07 Rt 705S;0.12 Rt 705N
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates36.96486, -80.37365
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,838 (2022)
Projected traffic5,973 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 8 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Webbs Mill RD 8 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.