US Bridges

Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.20 to 618 & 0.30 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000001113

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Spring Run RD
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location1.20 to 618 & 0.30 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68294, -80.00929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic308 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1987, making it 38 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 March 2023.

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

About 276 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Spring Run RD over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.