US Bridges

Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.664;9.83 Roa. Co. · Structure no. 000000000007497

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFloyd HWY N./221
CrossesPine Branch
Location0.10-RT.664;9.83 Roa. Co.
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates37.0005, -80.17656
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2022)
Projected traffic3,002 by 2045
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$685.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd HWY N./221 over Pine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.