US Bridges

Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch

Good

Dickenson County, Virginia · .01 to R606& 2.79 to R658 · Structure no. 000000000029189

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch is a concrete frame carrying Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRussel Frk Rvr RD
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location.01 to R606& 2.79 to R658
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17149, -82.23628
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Russel Frk Rvr RD over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.