US Bridges

Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.55-RTE638; 0.45-RTE781 · Structure no. 000000000004645

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1 is a steel truss - thru carrying Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHylton RD./RTE.630
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek #1
Location1.55-RTE638; 0.45-RTE781
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75018, -80.50756
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$231.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1 carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hylton RD./RTE.630 over Laurel Fork Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.