US Bridges

Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-FLOYD C; 0.00 Montg · Structure no. 000000000012105

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @ in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,969 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRiner Rd./Rt. 8
CrossesLittle River & RTE 716 @
Location0.00-FLOYD C; 0.00 Montg
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01389, -80.42635
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,513 (2022)
Projected traffic10,969 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @ built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @ in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @ carry?

About 7,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Riner Rd./Rt. 8 over Little River & RTE 716 @?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.