US Bridges

Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 642N-0.30 Rt 642S · Structure no. 000000000028858

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlugrass Valley RD
CrossesTrib S Br Potomac River
Location0.40 Rt 642N-0.30 Rt 642S
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49869, -79.55501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blugrass Valley RD over Trib S Br Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.