US Bridges

SR1319 over Potato Creek

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Alleghany County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000050142

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1319 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1319 over Potato Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1319
CrossesPotato Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1317
RouteState Highway 1319
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.55042, -81.26394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1319 over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1319 over Potato 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1319 over Potato Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1319 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1319 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.