US Bridges

Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.19 Rt 679; 0.30 Rt 705 · Structure no. 000000000029609

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChristiansburg Pk
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.19 Rt 679; 0.30 Rt 705
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.0184, -80.33699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2022)
Projected traffic846 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christiansburg Pk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Christiansburg Pk over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.