US Bridges

Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .14M TOT1101& .01M TO646 · Structure no. 000000000028351

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,759 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLaurel Avenue
CrossesToms Creek
Location.14M TOT1101& .01M TO646
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates36.94623, -82.47149
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,268 (2022)
Projected traffic4,759 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Avenue over Toms 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek carry?

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

How long is Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Avenue over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.