US Bridges

Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 2.4 to R614 & .6 to R612 · Structure no. 000000000017668

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Springs Rd.
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
Location2.4 to R614 & .6 to R612
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80446, -81.30611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$115.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Rd. over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.