US Bridges

SR1536 over Linville River

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 200 FT.E.JCT.US221 NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110143

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1536 over Linville River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1536 over Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1536
CrossesLinville River
Location200 FT.E.JCT.US221 NC194
RouteState Highway 1536
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00364, -81.93572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1536 over Linville River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1536 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1536 over Linville River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1536 over Linville River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1536 over Linville River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.