US Bridges

Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.70-RTE641; 0.75-RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000003330

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run in Botetourt 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge TNPK606
CrossesCrush Run
Location0.70-RTE641; 0.75-RTE630
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates37.49697, -79.85946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2022)
Projected traffic554 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge TNPK606 over Crush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.