Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 10 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140094P0000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route 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 Goshen Creek & Nc Route carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Goshen Creek & Nc Route?
It is owned by the National Park Service.