US Bridges

Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.07 to 616 & 1.83 to 18 · Structure no. 000000000001111

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Spring Run RD
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location1.07 to 616 & 1.83 to 18
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69793, -80.04362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.