US Bridges

Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.01 Fr. 603; 0.67 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000019185

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRhymer Road
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.01 Fr. 603; 0.67 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66371, -81.64542
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$71.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rhymer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rhymer Road over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.