Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · 0.43 Miles to Ferrin Knob · Structure no. 5140197P0000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, 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 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 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road 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 Bent Creek Gap Road carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Bent Creek Gap Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.