US Bridges

Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 612; 0.10 Rt 661 · Structure no. 000000000007495

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe 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 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 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,117 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd HWY 221
CrossesBoothe Creek
Location0.90 Rt 612; 0.10 Rt 661
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99512, -80.19968
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$167.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek built?

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

What condition is Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek carry?

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

How long is Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd HWY 221 over Boothe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.