Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 74a

Fair Condition59 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location1.2 Miles To Interstate 4
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesU.s. Route 74a
Coordinates35.56267, -82.49261

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length339.9 ft (103.6 m)
Max Span102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area1139.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2023)
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 Number5140119P0000000

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