Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek
GoodSmyth County, Virginia · 1.3 to 603N; 2.28 to 800 · Structure no. 000000000027111
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 973
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek carry?
About 973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Whitetop Road over Little Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.