US Bridges

Blue Springs Road over Little River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 693; 0.30 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000029269

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Road over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Springs Road over Little River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2045. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlue Springs Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.60 Rt 693; 0.30 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates37.02872, -80.54887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2022)
Projected traffic425 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 Springs Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Springs Road over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Road over Little River carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Springs Road over Little River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.