US Bridges

SR1525 over Linville River

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1546 · Structure no. 000000000110012

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over Linville River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1525 over Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1525
CrossesLinville River
Location25 FT.N.JCT.SR1546
RouteState Highway 1525
Coordinates35.98878, -81.94373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1525 over Linville River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1525 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1525 over Linville River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1525 over Linville River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1525 over Linville River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.