Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 1.5 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140092P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505 in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Nc Route 1505 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505 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 Nc Route 1505 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505?
It is owned by the National Park Service.