US Bridges

Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Dead End; 1.10 Rt 8 · Structure no. 000000000024713

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGallimore RD/810
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location0.0 Dead End; 1.10 Rt 8
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates36.95657, -80.35115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallimore RD/810 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gallimore RD/810 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.