US Bridges

WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Mont.Co; 0.0 Floyd CO · Structure no. 000000000007528

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWHITEOAKGROVERD617
CrossesLittle River
Location0.0 Mont.Co; 0.0 Floyd CO
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0143, -80.4049
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic586 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is WHITEOAKGROVERD617 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WHITEOAKGROVERD617 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.