US Bridges

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 758; 0.65 Rt 749 · Structure no. 000000000007635

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesINDIANVALLEYRD/787
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.70 Rt 758; 0.65 Rt 749
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8912, -80.53073
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2022)
Projected traffic508 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$208 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.