US Bridges

Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.75-RTE638; 0.25-RTE781 · Structure no. 000000000004646

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2 is a concrete slab carrying Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHylton RD./630
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek #2
Location1.75-RTE638; 0.25-RTE781
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75061, -80.5029
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
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$3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2 built?

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

What condition is Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2 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 Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2 carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Hylton RD./630 over Laurel Fork Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.