US Bridges

Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .01M to 624& 1.09M to 80 · Structure no. 000000000016443

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Branch Rd.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.01M to 624& 1.09M to 80
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04781, -81.98755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2015)
Projected traffic462 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Branch Rd. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.