US Bridges

Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 612; 0.15 Rt 610 · Structure no. 000000000007573

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek in Floyd 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek RD672
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.10 Rt 612; 0.15 Rt 610
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06045, -80.28481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic214 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$102.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Creek RD672 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.