US Bridges

BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 4.38BEDFORDCO;1.11 Roa.Co · Structure no. 000000000003314

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBLUERIDGEBLVD./221
CrossesLaymantown Creek
Location4.38BEDFORDCO;1.11 Roa.Co
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates37.33963, -79.85194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,687 (2022)
Projected traffic15,604 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is BLUERIDGEBLVD./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 November 2024.

How much traffic does BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek carry?

About 10,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns BLUERIDGEBLVD./221 over Laymantown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.