US Bridges

SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.80-RT 703; 0.90-RT 692 · Structure no. 000000000013367

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSALEMCHURCHRD/693
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location0.80-RT 703; 0.90-RT 692
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67741, -80.13193
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2014)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SALEMCHURCHRD/693 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.