Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 0.8 Miles from Nc Route 1 · Structure no. 5140089P0000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18 in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18 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 Nc Route 18 carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 18?
It is owned by the National Park Service.