US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.4 Miles to U.S. Route 4 · Structure no. 5140020P0000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 652
Location1.4 Miles to U.S. Route 4
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3765, -79.83861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2012)
Projected traffic521 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 652?

It is owned by the National Park Service.