US Bridges

Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .50 from 654 & .10 to 679 · Structure no. 000000000012941

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Tpk.
CrossesBarbour Run
Location.50 from 654 & .10 to 679
RouteState Highway 231
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18964, -78.21029
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2022)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blue Ridge Tpk. over Barbour Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.