81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 2.46 Rt 11N; 0.17 Rt 11S · Structure no. 000000000003234
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,059
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 20,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,504 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 81 Sbl over Looney Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek carry?
About 20,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 81 Sbl over Looney Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.