US Bridges

Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek

Poor

Giles County, Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080811000003069

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesButt Mtn. Road
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 714
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38045, -80.5768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.