US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.2 to 603 & 9.59 to 91 · Structure no. 000000000018865

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart HWY
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location0.2 to 603 & 9.59 to 91
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66053, -81.65412
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.