US Bridges

Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 619; 0.45 Rt 655 · Structure no. 000000000007634

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 826 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIndian VALLEYRD787
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.15 Rt 619; 0.45 Rt 655
RouteCounty Highway 787
Coordinates36.9667, -80.52789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2022)
Projected traffic826 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Indian VALLEYRD787 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.