Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek
FairBath County, Virginia · 0.05 to 39 & 1.75 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000002552
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Blu Grass Hllow RD over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.