Blue Ridge Parkway over French Broad River & Nc

Fair Condition59 years old5,007 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location1.7 Miles To I-26
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesFrench Broad River & Nc
Coordinates35.50056, -82.59056

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length924.5 ft (281.8 m)
Max Span98.4 ft (30 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area3071.6 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,007 (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 Number5140125P0000000

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