US Bridges

Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.05 to 102;0.0 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000018688

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 106 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRoute 1103
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location0.05 to 102;0.0 to 644
RouteCounty Highway 1103
Coordinates37.30462, -81.34018
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2022)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$125 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Route 1103 over Laurel Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1103 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.