US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658)

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.8 Miles to Va Route 617 · Structure no. 5140030P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,188
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658) is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658) in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,607 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesRutrough RD (va RTE 658)
Location0.8 Miles to Va Route 617
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24014, -79.886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,188 (2012)
Projected traffic4,607 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658) carry?

About 4,188 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Rutrough RD (va RTE 658)?

It is owned by the National Park Service.