SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek
FairPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1361 · Structure no. 000000000270211
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR1362 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 SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1362 over Gragg Prong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.