Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream
FairAvery County, North Carolina · 1.47 Miles from U.S. Rout · Structure no. 5140180P0000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 379 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream 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 Springs & Small Stream carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream?
The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Springs & Small Stream?
It is owned by the National Park Service.