US Bridges

Laurel Run over Stream

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .10M to 52 & 2.8M to 661 · Structure no. 000000000023966

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Laurel Run over Stream in Wythe 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Run
CrossesStream
Location.10M to 52 & 2.8M to 661
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96919, -81.17839
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2021)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Run over Stream built?

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

What condition is Laurel Run over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Run over Stream carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Laurel Run over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.