US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.2 Miles to Va Route 634 · Structure no. 5140057P0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesMayberry Creek & Road
Location0.2 Miles to Va Route 634
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70842, -80.44392
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2012)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Mayberry Creek & Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.