US Bridges

Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek

FairPosted for load

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.20-RTE659; 0.25-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000003467

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWelchs Run RD/658
CrossesLaymantown Creek
Location0.20-RTE659; 0.25-RTE460
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34605, -79.84793
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2016)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$916 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welchs Run RD/658 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Welchs Run RD/658 over Laymantown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.