US Bridges

Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 718; 2.00 Rt 722 · Structure no. 000000000007603

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEpperlymill RD 720
CrossesDodds Creek
Location0.70 Rt 718; 2.00 Rt 722
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8989, -80.33878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2017)
Projected traffic165 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$176 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Epperlymill RD 720 over Dodds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.