Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek
FairAmherst County, Virginia · 2.4 Miles to Va Route 130 · Structure no. 5140009P0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.