US Bridges

Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 679N; 0.0 Rt 679S · Structure no. 000000000025729

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,117 by 2045. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFloyd HIGHWAYN/221
CrossesLittle River
Location0.0 Rt 679N; 0.0 Rt 679S
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates36.95815, -80.24666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2022)
Projected traffic4,117 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd HIGHWAYN/221 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.