Blue Ridge Parkway over Otter Creek

Fair Condition68 years old474 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Location1.8 Miles To Va Route 501
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesOtter Creek
Coordinates37.56861, -79.35308

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length148.0 ft (45.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area487.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic474 (2012)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140015P0000000

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