US Bridges

Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.35-740; 0.05-MONTG CO · Structure no. 000000000007637

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3 is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3 in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 887 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Valley Rd.
CrossesBig Indian Creek #3
Location1.35-740; 0.05-MONTG CO
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99582, -80.52032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2022)
Projected traffic887 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$559.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3 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 Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3 carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Valley Rd. over Big Indian Creek #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.