E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek
FairBland County, Virginia · 3.05 FR 52-12.58 to Gcl · Structure no. 000000000002954
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,626
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 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 E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek carry?
About 2,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E Blue Grass Trail over Helveys Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.