Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek

Good Condition90 years old1,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Location0.1 Miles From Nc Route 1
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBrush Creek
Coordinates36.43186, -81.05408

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

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 Number5140087P0000000

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