Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · 5.0 Miles to Va Route 620 · Structure no. 5140068P0000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,482 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut 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 East Fork Chestnut Creek carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over East Fork Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.