Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek

Poor Condition90 years old1,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Location2.0 Miles From U.s. Route
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBrush Creek
Coordinates36.46112, -81.00037

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area217.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1936

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,347 (2013)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140081P0000000

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