Us221 over Linville River

Poor Condition85 years old5,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location75ft.n.jct.sr1505
CarriesUs221
CrossesLinville River
Coordinates36.02914, -81.89616

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length159.8 ft (48.7 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area472.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1941

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000110027

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