Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck
FairPosted for loadBland County, Virginia · .70 FR 52 - 14.27 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000002942
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 452
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck is a concrete slab carrying Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck carry?
About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Grass Trl over Big Walker Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.