US221 over Linville River
PoorAvery County, North Carolina · 75FT.N.JCT.SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000110027
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Linville River is a concrete tee beam carrying US221 over Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over Linville River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Linville River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US221 over Linville River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Linville River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over Linville River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.