US Bridges

NC113 over Prathers Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000050017

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC113 over Prathers Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC113 over Prathers Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC113
CrossesPrathers Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 113
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49604, -81.29144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC113 over Prathers Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC113 over Prathers Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC113 over Prathers Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC113 over Prathers Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns NC113 over Prathers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.