US Bridges

Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE603; 0.70-RTE779 · Structure no. 000000000025390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShelor RD./600
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location0.01-RTE603; 0.70-RTE779
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates36.75755, -80.43971
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2022)
Projected traffic433 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$255.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shelor RD./600 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.