US Bridges

Blue Run Road over Blue Run

Good

Greene County, Virginia · .01 from 33W & .01 to 33E · Structure no. 000000000026177

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Run Road over Blue Run is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Run Road over Blue Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlue Run Road
CrossesBlue Run
Location.01 from 33W & .01 to 33E
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates38.2993, -78.46133
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Run Road over Blue Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Run Road over Blue Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Run Road over Blue Run carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blue Run Road over Blue Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Blue Run Road over Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.