Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · 12.7 Miles to U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140129P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 19 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 19?
It is owned by the National Park Service.