US Bridges

S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .66 from 662 & .71 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000011732

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run is a concrete slab carrying S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 80 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 1,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS Blue Ridge Tpk.
CrossesS Fork of Beautiful Run
Location.66 from 662 & .71 to 714
RouteState Highway 231
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31764, -78.27135
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2022)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Blue Ridge Tpk. over S Fork of Beautiful Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.