US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.20 to R11& 9.80 FR R91 · Structure no. 000000000024168

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 12,567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,012 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesJeb Stuart HWY
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location0.20 to R11& 9.80 FR R91
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.71023, -81.92568
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,567 (2022)
Projected traffic14,012 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 12,567 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.