Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek
FairCarroll County, Virginia · 0.4 Miles to Va Route 612 · Structure no. 5140066P0000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek 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 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 1,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,482 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Linard Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.