SR1548 over Linville River
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .14 MI.S.JCT.NC105 · Structure no. 000000000110184
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1548 over Linville River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1548 over Linville River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1548 over Linville River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1548 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1548 over Linville River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1548 over Linville River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1548 over Linville River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.