FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Floyd Hwy. S / 221

Carrying Floyd Hwy. S / 221 over Mira Fork

1.17 CAR. CO; 0.04 RT 761, Floyd, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Floyd Hwy. S / 221

The Floyd Hwy. S / 221 bridge in Floyd, Virginia carries Floyd Hwy. S / 221 over Mira Fork. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,871 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Floyd Hwy. S / 221 compares

▲ 13.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Virginia bridges
116
Bridges in Floyd
Floyd Hwy. S / 221 59.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,871 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029548

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Floyd Hwy. S / 221 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Floyd Hwy. S / 221 against other structures in Floyd and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Floyd Hwy. S / 221?

Floyd Hwy. S / 221 in Floyd, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Floyd Hwy. S / 221 inspected?

Floyd Hwy. S / 221's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,871 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Floyd Hwy. S / 221 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Floyd Hwy. S / 221?

Floyd Hwy. S / 221 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Floyd Hwy. S / 221?

Floyd Hwy. S / 221 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Floyd Hwy. S / 221 and does age affect safety?

Floyd Hwy. S / 221 was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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