Blue Ridge Parkway over Sims Creek
Fair Condition69 years old2,300 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Location | 3.5 Miles From U.s. Route |
| Carries | Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Crosses | Sims Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.14578, -81.71136 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Girder and Floorbeam |
| Total Length | 388.1 ft (118.3 m) |
| Max Span | 97.1 ft (29.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 33.8 ft (10.3 m) |
| Deck Area | 1218.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1957 (reconstructed 2006) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,300 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 723 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 5140171P0000000 |