US Bridges

SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1362 · Structure no. 000000000270125

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR1367
CrossesGragg Prong Creek
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1362
RouteState Highway 1367
Coordinates36.04602, -81.70793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1367 over Gragg Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.