US Bridges

Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 221; 1.34 Rt 711 · Structure no. 000000000007549

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

About this bridge

Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTimberline RD 641
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.60 Rt 221; 1.34 Rt 711
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00771, -80.16313
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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$862 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run built?

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

What condition is Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Timberline RD 641 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.