Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek

Good Condition90 years old1,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Location0.9 Miles From U.s. Route
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesLittle Glade Creek
Coordinates36.43892, -81.03425

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area77.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 2024)

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140086P0000000

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