Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route

Fair Condition77 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location10 Miles From U.s. Route
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesGoshen Creek & Nc Route
Coordinates36.18353, -81.60981

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length350.1 ft (106.7 m)
Max Span87.6 ft (26.7 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area1077.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2013)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140094P0000000

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