Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek
GoodFloyd County, Virginia · 3.00 Rt 706; 0.10 Rt 616 · Structure no. 000000000007589
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel 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 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sower Rd. 705 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.