Blue Ridge Parkway over Wilson Creek

Fair Condition39 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location1.62 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesWilson Creek
Coordinates36.10058, -81.80769

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area1366.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140179P0000000

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