Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 2.14 to GRAY&2.76 to R600 · Structure no. 000000000017535
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Laurel Valley Rd. over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Valley Rd. over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.