US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 2.9 Miles to U.S. Route 5 · Structure no. 5140063P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 682
Location2.9 Miles to U.S. Route 5
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates36.66869, -80.64517
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$128,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682 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 682 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 682?

It is owned by the National Park Service.