US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.7 Miles to Va Route 600 · Structure no. 5140056P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2039. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesRound Meadow Creek
Location0.7 Miles to Va Route 600
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71614, -80.42311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2019)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2039
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Round Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.