Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek

Good Condition55 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location4.66 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesGreen Mountain Creek
Coordinates36.11408, -81.77997

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length297.9 ft (90.8 m)
Max Span116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area1053.3 sq m
Main Spans3
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 Number5140175P0000000

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