SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 250 FT.S.JCT.SR1318 · Structure no. 000000000090263
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 2022.
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 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns SR1317 over Rich Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.