US Bridges

Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.0 Mile to Va Route 116 · Structure no. 5140033P0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,188
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVa Route 666
CrossesBlue Ridge Parkway
Location1.0 Mile to Va Route 116
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.22664, -79.92039
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway 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 Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway carry?

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

How long is Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Va Route 666 over Blue Ridge Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.