US Bridges

SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1334 · Structure no. 000000000030074

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv is a steel culvert carrying SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1310
CrossesE Prong Lower Little Riv
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1334
RouteState Highway 1310
Coordinates35.99771, -81.2329
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1310 over E Prong Lower Little Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.