US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 3.9 Miles to U.S. Route 5 · Structure no. 5140062P0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608 is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 608
Location3.9 Miles to U.S. Route 5
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67039, -80.62986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2012)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608 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 608 carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 608?

It is owned by the National Park Service.