Blue Ridge Parkway over Price Lake Dam

Fair Condition66 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location9.4 Miles From U. S. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesPrice Lake Dam
Coordinates36.13894, -81.73172

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area371.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140097P0000000

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