East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek
FairBland County, Virginia · 2.36GILES CL-13.27TO21&52 · Structure no. 000000000002941
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 656
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 84 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 5 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek carry?
About 656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns East Blue Grass TR over Kimberling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.