US Bridges

SR1349 over Linville River

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000000110001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1349 over Linville River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1349 over Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1349
CrossesLinville River
Location50 FT.N.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1349
Coordinates36.07121, -81.87575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1349 over Linville River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1349 over Linville River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1349 over Linville River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1349 over Linville River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1349 over Linville River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.