US Bridges

Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 714N; 0.03 Rt 714S · Structure no. 000000000007477

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek is a concrete slab carrying Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway Lane 8
CrossesW Fork Dodd Creek
Location0.0 Rt 714N; 0.03 Rt 714S
RouteState Highway 8
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86004, -80.3238
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2022)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek carry?

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

How long is Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Lane 8 over W Fork Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.