Blue Ridge Parkway over Oconaluftee River & Big

Fair Condition69 years old1,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location0.1 Miles To End Of Parkw
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesOconaluftee River & Big
Coordinates35.50611, -83.30056

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length311.4 ft (94.9 m)
Max Span62.3 ft (19 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area958.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,000 (2023)
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 Number5140131P0000000

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