North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap
FairBland County, Virginia · .02 FR 61 S - .03 to 61 N · Structure no. 000000000002959
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,943
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 98 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 5 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap carry?
About 1,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Scenic Hwy. over Laurel Fork @ Rocky Gap?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.