Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 4.66 Miles from U.S. Rout · Structure no. 5140175P0000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek 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 Green Mountain Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Green Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.