US Bridges

Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .25FRRT755;.15TORT58 · Structure no. 000000000018987

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKonnarock Road
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.25FRRT755;.15TORT58
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66117, -81.65117
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic428 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Konnarock Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Konnarock Road over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.