Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81
PoorPosted for loadSmyth County, Virginia · .5 to R765 & .1 to R11 · Structure no. 000000000017697
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 556
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81 in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 556 vehicles a day, projected to reach 754 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81 carry?
About 556 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Spring Road over Interstate 81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.