Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River
FairFloyd County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 727; 0.12 Rt 824 · Structure no. 000000000007488
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River 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.
It carries about 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,116 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Floyd HWY S/221 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River carry?
About 3,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Floyd HWY S/221 over W Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.