US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 1.0 Miles from Nc Route 1 · Structure no. 5140078P0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,347
2010 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location1.0 Miles from Nc Route 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49408, -80.96731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2010)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.