US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 3.2 Miles from Nc Route 1 · Structure no. 5140101P0000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,007
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesCamp Creek
Location3.2 Miles from Nc Route 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97831, -81.91942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,007 (2011)
Projected traffic5,507 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek 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 Camp Creek carry?

About 5,007 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.