US Bridges

Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.9 FR 762 - 0.0 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000008910

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek RD
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.9 FR 762 - 0.0 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69601, -81.40813
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Creek RD over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.