US Bridges

Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 615 - 1.20 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000027617

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Patch Road
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location0.10 Rt 615 - 1.20 Rt 617
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68363, -80.03478
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2017)
Projected traffic178 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Patch 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 August 2023.

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

About 156 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rich Patch Road over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.