US Bridges

Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 6.74 Ecl; 0.57 Rt 668 · Structure no. 000000000007494

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,117 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 221/FLOYD HWY
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location6.74 Ecl; 0.57 Rt 668
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98013, -80.23196
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2022)
Projected traffic4,117 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 221/FLOYD HWY over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.