US Bridges

SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Virginia · 3.10-RTE704; .50-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014597

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSIMPKINSTOWNRD/665
CrossesBranch Laurel Creek
Location3.10-RTE704; .50-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99157, -80.55617
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$770 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.