US Bridges

SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 3.50-RTE704; .10-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014598

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
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 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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
Location3.50-RTE704; .10-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98674, -80.55637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 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$104.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch 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 June 2024.

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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SIMPKINSTOWNRD/665 over Branch Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.