Blue Ridge Parkway over Laurel Fork

Poor Condition87 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location0.5 Miles From Nc Route 1
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesLaurel Fork
Coordinates36.38797, -81.25814

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length546.3 ft (166.5 m)
Max Span109.3 ft (33.3 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area1415.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2013)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection621
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140159P0000000

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