US Bridges

Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.27 to 615 & 0.21 to 788 · Structure no. 000000000028475

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPotts Creek RD
CrossesBlue Spring Run
Location0.27 to 615 & 0.21 to 788
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates37.71996, -80.0468
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2022)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potts Creek RD 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 February 2025.

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

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Creek RD over Blue Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.