Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.2 Miles to Interstate 4 · Structure no. 5140119P0000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 U.S. Route 74A built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A 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 U.S. Route 74A carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 74A?
It is owned by the National Park Service.