US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 7.6 Miles from U. S. Rout · Structure no. 5140098P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesHolloway Road
Location7.6 Miles from U. S. Rout
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates36.13114, -81.76183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway 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 Holloway Road carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Holloway Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.