US Bridges

Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 907 - 0.25 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000001993

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Hill RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.08 Rt 907 - 0.25 Rt 617
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19325, -78.93507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Hill RD over Christians 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Hill RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.