Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 10.9 Miles to Nc Route 21 · Structure no. 5140127P0000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,878
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2033. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 23/74 & South built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South 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 23/74 & South carry?
About 1,878 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South?
The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 23/74 & South?
It is owned by the National Park Service.