Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · 5.9 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5140185P0000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 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 BIA Route 405 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405?
It is owned by the National Park Service.