US Bridges

Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 2.40 Rt 221; 0.60 Rt 711 · Structure no. 000000000027305

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeadow Run RD 642
CrossesLittle River
Location2.40 Rt 221; 0.60 Rt 711
RouteCounty Highway 642
Coordinates37.01569, -80.14394
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic351 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 Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Run RD 642 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Run RD 642 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.