Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 4.37-BDFD Co; 1.12-ROA CO · Structure no. 000000000003307
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 10,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,604 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek carry?
About 10,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge BVD/221 over Laymantown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.