US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · 3.0 Miles to Nc Route 226 · Structure no. 5140111P0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,007
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, 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 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesMccall Gap Road
Location3.0 Miles to Nc Route 226
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85022, -82.09231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,007 (2013)
Projected traffic5,507 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road 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 Mccall Gap Road carry?

About 5,007 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Mccall Gap Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.