Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 1.9 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5140130P0000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434 in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BIA Route 434 built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434 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 BIA Route 434 carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434?
It is owned by the National Park Service.