US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over West Fork Chestnut Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles to Va Route 89 · Structure no. 5140069P0000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,347
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over West Fork Chestnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over West 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesWest Fork Chestnut Creek
Location0.1 Miles to Va Route 89
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57306, -80.89925
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2012)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over West Fork Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over West 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 West Fork Chestnut Creek carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over West Fork Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over West Fork Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.