US Bridges

CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.65-RTE699; 1.45-RTE689 · Structure no. 000000000007526

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCHRISTIANSBRGPK615
CrossesLittle River
Location0.65-RTE699; 1.45-RTE689
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96584, -80.32466
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2022)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$477.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CHRISTIANSBRGPK615 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.