Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek
GoodSmyth County, Virginia · 2.73 to R16 & 6.9 to R91 · Structure no. 000000000017415
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bluegrass Trl over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.