US Bridges

Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.02 to 19; 0.24 to 1051 · Structure no. 000000000029500

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River is a concrete frame carrying Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 11,133 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,605 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesJim Boyd Blvd
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.02 to 19; 0.24 to 1051
RouteCounty Highway 1050
Coordinates37.2071, -81.37648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,133 (2021)
Projected traffic11,605 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River carry?

About 11,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Boyd Blvd over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.