US Bridges

Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 719; 0.40 Rt 720 · Structure no. 000000000007490

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Hwy. S. 221
CrossesDodd Creek
Location0.02 Rt 719; 0.40 Rt 720
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9084, -80.33929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2022)
Projected traffic4,116 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Hwy. S. 221 over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.