US Bridges

Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.45 Miles from Blue Ridg · Structure no. 5140104P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183 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 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLinville Spur Road
CrossesNc Route 183
Location0.45 Miles from Blue Ridg
RouteFederal Lands Road 212
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96523, -81.92988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2013)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183 built?

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

What condition is Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183 carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Linville Spur Road over Nc Route 183?

It is owned by the National Park Service.