West Bluegrass Trl over Branch
FairPosted for loadBland County, Virginia · 11.5 to 52 & 3.4 to Smyth · Structure no. 000000000002951
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Bluegrass Trl over Branch is a concrete slab carrying West Bluegrass Trl over Branch in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 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 West Bluegrass Trl over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is West Bluegrass Trl over Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does West Bluegrass Trl over Branch carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Bluegrass Trl over Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Bluegrass Trl over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.