Blue Ridge Parkway over Boone Fork

Fair Condition55 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location5.06 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBoone Fork
Coordinates36.11933, -81.78125

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Max Span57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area714.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1971

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 Number5140174P0000000

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