Blue Ridge Parkway over Laurel Fork
Poor Condition87 years old2,300 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Location | 0.5 Miles From Nc Route 1 |
| Carries | Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Crosses | Laurel Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.38797, -81.25814 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Girder and Floorbeam |
| Total Length | 546.3 ft (166.5 m) |
| Max Span | 109.3 ft (33.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 27.9 ft (8.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 1415.2 sq m |
| Main Spans | 5 |
| Year Built | 1939 (reconstructed 1985) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,300 (2013) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 621 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 5140159P0000000 |