US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 2.8 Miles to Va Route 631 · Structure no. 5140058P0000000

Built
1939
86 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 Va Route 614 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614 in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 614
Location2.8 Miles to Va Route 631
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates36.67217, -80.46831
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614 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 Va Route 614 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 614?

It is owned by the National Park Service.