Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield Creek
FairFloyd County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 681; 0.20 Rt 817 · Structure no. 000000000007491
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,857
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,402 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 N 221 over Oldfield Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield 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 N 221 over Oldfield Creek carry?
About 9,857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Floyd HWY N 221 over Oldfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.