US Bridges

BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 3.10-CRAIGCO.;1.00-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000008315

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek in Giles 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,764 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBLUEGRASSTRAIL/42
CrossesBr. Sinking Creek
Location3.10-CRAIGCO.;1.00-RTE460
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates37.30123, -80.48991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2022)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$360 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns BLUEGRASSTRAIL/42 over Br. Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.