Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.9 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140086P0000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Little Glade Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.