US Bridges

Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .50M to 652 & 1.5M to 718 · Structure no. 000000000016774

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork is a concrete slab carrying Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 407 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMabe Stanleytown
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location.50M to 652 & 1.5M to 718
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76049, -82.73471
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2022)
Projected traffic407 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mabe Stanleytown over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.