Blue Ridge Parkway over Stack Rock Creek

Fair Condition51 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location0.51 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesStack Rock Creek
Coordinates36.09028, -81.82067

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length284.1 ft (86.6 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area1004.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1975

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 Number5140183P0000000

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