US Bridges

SR1313 over Lower Little River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1328 · Structure no. 000000000030077

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1313 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1313 over Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1313
CrossesLower Little River
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1328
RouteState Highway 1313
Coordinates35.94561, -81.23721
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 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 SR1313 over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1313 over Lower Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1313 over Lower Little River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1313 over Lower Little River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1313 over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.