Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek
PoorWashington County, Virginia · 0.05 Fr. 726; 0.55 to End · Structure no. 000000000019161
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Valley Road over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.