US Bridges

Moore ROAD/686 over Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 682; 2.60 Rt 685 · Structure no. 000000000007583

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore ROAD/686 over Little River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Moore ROAD/686 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore ROAD/686
CrossesLittle River
Location0.0 Rt 682; 2.60 Rt 685
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95791, -80.29853
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2022)
Projected traffic607 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$582.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore ROAD/686 over Little River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore ROAD/686 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 2024.

How much traffic does Moore ROAD/686 over Little River carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moore ROAD/686 over Little River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Moore ROAD/686 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.