US Bridges

SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.SR1391 · Structure no. 000000000090139

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR1317
CrossesRich Hill Creek
Location.15 MI.N.JCT.SR1391
RouteState Highway 1317
Coordinates36.48413, -81.61294
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over Rich Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.