US Bridges

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 740; 0.75 Mont CO · Structure no. 000000000007638

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 887 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesINDIANVALLEYRD/787
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.65 Rt 740; 0.75 Mont CO
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98779, -80.51862
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over 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 September 2023.

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

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns INDIANVALLEYRD/787 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.