US Bridges

Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.65 Rt 221; 1.65 Rt 729 · Structure no. 000000000007602

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 501 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Br RD/719
CrossesW. Fork Little River
Location1.65 Rt 221; 1.65 Rt 729
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9139, -80.36505
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2022)
Projected traffic501 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Br RD/719 over W. Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.