Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek
FairAmherst County, Virginia · 1.8 Miles to Va Route 501 · Structure no. 5140015P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 4 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 tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.