Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream
PoorAvery County, North Carolina · 0.01 Miles from U.S. Rout · Structure no. 5140191P0000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Stream?
It is owned by the National Park Service.