US Bridges

Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 679; 0.25 Rt 661 · Structure no. 000000000007579

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin PIKE/681
CrossesBr Meadow Creek
Location0.40 Rt 679; 0.25 Rt 661
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94093, -80.21501
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic646 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin PIKE/681 over Br Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.