Shawtown Road (nc over Blue Ridge Parkway And B

Fair Condition54 years old1,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Location1.9 Miles From U.s. Route
CarriesShawtown Road (nc
CrossesBlue Ridge Parkway And B
Coordinates36.46203, -81.00236

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length219.2 ft (66.8 m)
Max Span71.2 ft (21.7 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area614.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,347 (2013)
Truck Traffic13%
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 Number5140132P0000000

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