Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek
PoorAlleghany County, North Carolina · 2.0 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140081P0000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.