SR1317 over Potato Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000050251
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1317 over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1317 over Potato Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1317 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1317 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1317 over Potato Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1317 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 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1317 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.