Picture of the day - December 4, 2005

The Linn Cove Viaduct

If you enjoy driving around and looking at beautiful scenery, you're going to love taking a trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina. Today's picture features one of the most photographed landmarks on the Parkway: the amazing Linn Cove Viaduct (located at milepost 304). The Linn Cove Viaduct is a bridge that curves around the back side of Grandfather Mountain, suspending all who cross it seemingly in mid-air...and the mountain view from the Viaduct is nothing less than spectacular! The Viaduct is the most complicated concrete bridge ever designed and built, and it was the last section of the Blue Ridge Parkway to be completed due to a delay while an environmental impact study was being conducted. In order to inflict as little damage on Grandfather Mountain as possible, the decision was made to build a bridge around the mountain instead of cutting into it. The Linn Cove Viaduct was finally completed in 1987 opening the Parkway up to vehicle travel from one end to the other. Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo More Interesting Articles