US Bridges

Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .10 FR 52-.40 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000003088

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 441 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Fork Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.10 FR 52-.40 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25601, -81.11618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic441 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.