US Bridges

Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.02 to 58;1.5 to Tn Line · Structure no. 000000000018969

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 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 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain City RD
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.02 to 58;1.5 to Tn Line
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62547, -81.77019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 closed49.1 mi (79 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 Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mountain City RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek carry?

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

How long is Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain City RD over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.