Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 Miles to U.S. Route 7 · Structure no. 5140116P0000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,007
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road 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 Riceville Road carry?
About 5,007 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Riceville Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.