Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek
FairAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.2 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140085P0000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade 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 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 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade 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 Little Glade Creek carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.