US Bridges

LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .05-RTE1412; .05-RTE1414 · Structure no. 000000000025846

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 831 vehicles a day, projected to reach 951 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLAKERIDGECIRCLE771
CrossesLaymantown Creek
Location.05-RTE1412; .05-RTE1414
RouteCounty Highway 771
Coordinates37.35507, -79.84999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2016)
Projected traffic951 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$179.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LAKERIDGECIRCLE771 over Laymantown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.