Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo Road
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 9.2 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140093P0000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo Road is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo Road in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 Bamboo Road built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo 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 Bamboo Road carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo Road?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Bamboo Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.