US Bridges

Maury River RD over Laurel Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 2.80 to 601 & 2.90 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000015198

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maury River RD over Laurel Run is a concrete frame carrying Maury River RD over Laurel Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMaury River RD
CrossesLaurel Run
Location2.80 to 601 & 2.90 to 623
RouteState Highway 39
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92931, -79.45476
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic723 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maury River RD over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maury River RD over Laurel Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maury River RD over Laurel Run carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maury River RD over Laurel Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maury River RD over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.