US Bridges

Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 717; 2.05 Rt 720 · Structure no. 000000000007600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Store RD./716
CrossesHowells Creek
Location0.05 Rt 717; 2.05 Rt 720
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86129, -80.35554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2014)
Projected traffic107 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$101.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek built?

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

What condition is Cox Store RD./716 over Howells 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Store RD./716 over Howells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.