US Bridges

Route 0091 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.4 to 58;1.22 Totenn Lin · Structure no. 000000000018968

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0091 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0091 over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 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 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0091
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.4 to 58;1.22 Totenn Lin
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62322, -81.76481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2022)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Route 0091 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 0091 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0091 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0091 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0091 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.