Blue Ridge Parkway over Middle Fork New River

Fair Condition71 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location15.4 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesMiddle Fork New River
Coordinates36.14756, -81.66239

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length26.2 ft (8 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area90.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140163P0000000

Nearby Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 321 0.0 mi Good Blue Ridge Pkwy. over Us221 Us321 0.0 mi Good Access Ramp To U.s over Middle Fork New River 0.1 mi Fair Us221 321 over Mid.fork S.fork New Rvr. 0.2 mi Fair Sr1533 over Mid.fork S.fork New Rvr. 1.0 mi Good Sr1533 over Aho Branch Creek 1.0 mi Good Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek 1.1 mi Good Us221 Us321 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv 1.5 mi Good Sr1540 over Middle Fork South Fork N 1.7 mi Good Us221 321 over Mid.fork S.fork New Rv 1.8 mi Good