US Bridges

Route 725 over Laurel Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.45 to 726 0.15 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000030823

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 725 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 725 over Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRoute 725
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.45 to 726 0.15 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates36.62522, -81.71359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2017)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 725 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 725 over Laurel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 725 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Route 725 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Route 725 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.