Blue Ridge Parkway over Back Creek & Va Route 61

Fair Condition67 years old1,061 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRoanoke
Location0.2 Miles To Va Route 690
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBack Creek & Va Route 61
Coordinates37.19322, -80.00078

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length300.9 ft (91.7 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width32.8 ft (10 m)
Deck Area917 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,061 (2012)
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140040P0000000

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