US Bridges

Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 221;0.25 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000007648

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Pond RD 824
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location0.25 Rt 221;0.25 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 824
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86377, -80.39861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$527 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Pond RD 824 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.