US Bridges

Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 664; 0.00 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000004670

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Fork RD/654
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location1.80 Rt 664; 0.00 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74357, -80.55327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Fork RD/654 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.