US Bridges

Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 9.63MTODICK.CO&.45MTO58B. · Structure no. 000000000019325

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 98 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 4,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,759 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Avenue
CrossesToms Creek @ Coeburn
Location9.63MTODICK.CO&.45MTO58B.
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9491, -82.47128
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,268 (2022)
Projected traffic4,759 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$260 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn carry?

About 4,268 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek @ Coeburn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.