US Bridges

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.56-RTE655; 0.05-RTE740 · Structure no. 000000000007633

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1 is a concrete slab carrying INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1 in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 764 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesINDIANVALLEYRD/787
CrossesBig Indian Creek #1
Location1.56-RTE655; 0.05-RTE740
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98039, -80.51528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$327.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1 carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Big Indian Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.