SR1351 over West Fork Linville River
FairPosted for loadAvery County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.E JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000000110086
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1351 over West Fork Linville River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1351 over West Fork Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1351 over West Fork Linville River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1351 over West Fork Linville River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1351 over West Fork Linville River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1351 over West Fork Linville River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1351 over West Fork Linville River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.