Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 0.15 FR W.VA.;0.02 TO644 · Structure no. 000000000030657
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Mills Road over Laurel Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.