Orchard Hill Road over Laurel Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Virginia · 1.00 to 91 & 0.01 Fr. 58 · Structure no. 000000000019213
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Hill Road over Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Orchard Hill 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Hill 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 Orchard Hill 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 Orchard Hill Road over Laurel Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Orchard Hill Road over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Hill Road over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.