Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch

Good Condition43 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location0.99 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesLinn Cove Branch
Coordinates36.09502, -81.81253

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignSegmental Box Girder
Total Length1249.0 ft (380.7 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area4454.2 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1983

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 Number5140182P0000000

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