US Bridges

Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 799; 0.30 Rt 768 · Structure no. 000000000007487

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,722 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Hwy. S/221
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.30 Rt 799; 0.30 Rt 768
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85927, -80.47716
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,695 (2022)
Projected traffic2,722 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$224.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy 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 Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Hwy. S/221 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.