Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.1 Miles from Nc Route 1 · Structure no. 5140084P0000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Big Pine Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.