US Bridges

SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001530133

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek in Richmond 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1317
CrossesLittle Mountain Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 1317
Coordinates35.11134, -79.767
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over Little Mountain 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over Little Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.