US Bridges

Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.95 Rt 610; 0.05 Rt 642 · Structure no. 000000000007498

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,967 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Hwy. 221
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.95 Rt 610; 0.05 Rt 642
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03218, -80.17095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,558 (2022)
Projected traffic3,967 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$232.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run carry?

About 3,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Hwy. 221 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.