Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 10.4 Miles to U.S. Route · Structure no. 5140096P0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 Shulls Mill Road built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road 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 Shulls Mill Road carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.