Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 2.0 Miles to U.S. Route 2 · Structure no. 5140123P0000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dingle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek 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 Dingle Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Dingle Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.