US Bridges

Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.20 to 618 & 1.30 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000001128

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Patch Road
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location0.20 to 618 & 1.30 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68815, -79.99495
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Patch Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.