US Bridges

Linville Spur Road over Linville River

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.2 Miles East of Blue Ri · Structure no. 5140102P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Linville Spur Road over Linville River is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Linville Spur Road over Linville River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLinville Spur Road
CrossesLinville River
Location0.2 Miles East of Blue Ri
RouteFederal Lands Road 212
Coordinates35.97094, -81.93158
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linville Spur Road over Linville River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linville Spur Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Linville Spur Road over Linville River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Linville Spur Road over Linville River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Linville Spur Road over Linville River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.