US Bridges

Stuart RD 651 over Little River

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 2.20 Rt 641; 0.10 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000026379

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart RD 651 over Little River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stuart RD 651 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStuart RD 651
CrossesLittle River
Location2.20 Rt 641; 0.10 Rt 221
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.0012, -80.17258
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2017)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stuart RD 651 over Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart RD 651 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stuart RD 651 over Little River carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Stuart RD 651 over Little River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart RD 651 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.