US Bridges

NC113 over Prathers Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000000050020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC113 over Prathers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC113 over Prathers Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC113
CrossesPrathers Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates36.49235, -81.29029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC113 over Prathers Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does NC113 over Prathers Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC113 over Prathers Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC113 over Prathers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.