Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine
PoorMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.4 Miles to U.S. Route 2 · Structure no. 5140108P0000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,007
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine 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 Ravine carry?
About 5,007 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
It is owned by the National Park Service.