Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek
GoodGiles County, Virginia · 2.87-CRAIGCO;1.25-RTE460 · Structure no. 000000000008317
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,582
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Blue Grass TRAIL42 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 1,582 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Grass TRAIL42 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.