US Bridges

Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.00FLOYD CO;0.00-MONT CO · Structure no. 000000000007639

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley 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 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Vley RD/787
CrossesLittle Rv @copper Valley
Location0.00FLOYD CO;0.00-MONT CO
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99629, -80.52093
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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$108.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley built?

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

What condition is Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley 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 Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Vley RD/787 over Little Rv @copper Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.