Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River
GoodFloyd County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 728; 0.03 Rt 746 · Structure no. 000000000007609
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River 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 Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel BRANCHRD729 over West Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.