Floyd Hwy./rte.221 over Howells Creek

Fair Condition87 years old3,360 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFloyd
Location0.01 RT 726; 1.55 RT 721
CarriesFloyd Hwy./rte.221
CrossesHowells Creek
Coordinates36.87593, -80.37469

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area106.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1939

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,360 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007489

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