US Bridges

Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .50 to 734 & .10 to 644E · Structure no. 000000000027795

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld River RD
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location.50 to 734 & .10 to 644E
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30438, -81.35027
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2015)
Projected traffic113 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD 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 Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.