US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.7 Miles to Va Route 666 · Structure no. 5140034P0000000

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

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 668
Location0.7 Miles to Va Route 666
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22303, -79.92942
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668 built?

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

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668 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 Va Route 668 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 668?

It is owned by the National Park Service.