Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek

Good Condition89 years old1,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Location0.1 Miles From Nc Route 1
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Coordinates36.48463, -80.97872

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length239.5 ft (73 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area605.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1937

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 Number5140084P0000000

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