US Bridges

Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 790 - 0.29 Rt 789 · Structure no. 000000000001987

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,892 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Hill RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.05 Rt 790 - 0.29 Rt 789
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18289, -78.97561
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2022)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Hill RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.