US Bridges

Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 8; 0.00 Rt 706 · Structure no. 000000000007595

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlushr STORERD/651
CrossesLittle River
Location0.60 Rt 8; 0.00 Rt 706
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97196, -80.37172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2017)
Projected traffic479 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$101.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slushr STORERD/651 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Slushr STORERD/651 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.