US Bridges

Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.79 Rt 618 - 0.01 Rt 616 · Structure no. 000000000024029

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany 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 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJamison Mtn Road
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location0.79 Rt 618 - 0.01 Rt 616
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68059, -80.01448
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2017)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run built?

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

What condition is Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jamison Mtn Road over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.