US Bridges

Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE630; 1.80-RTE656 · Structure no. 000000000004654

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDugspur RD./638
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location0.00-RTE630; 1.80-RTE656
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.743, -80.5302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dugspur RD./638 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.