Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · 0.99 Miles from U.S. Rout · Structure no. 5140182P0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,249 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2043. The structure is 1,249 ft (380.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch 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 Linn Cove Branch carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch?
The structure is 1,249 ft (380.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Linn Cove Branch?
It is owned by the National Park Service.