US Bridges

Timberline RD 641 over Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.44 Rt 221; 0.50 Rt 711 · Structure no. 000000000007548

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timberline RD 641 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timberline RD 641 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTimberline RD 641
CrossesLittle River
Location1.44 Rt 221; 0.50 Rt 711
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00676, -80.15089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$112.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timberline RD 641 over Little River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timberline RD 641 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Timberline RD 641 over Little River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Timberline RD 641 over Little River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Timberline RD 641 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.