US Bridges

SR1317 over Coal Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1346 · Structure no. 000000001930099

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1317 over Coal Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1317
CrossesCoal Creek
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1346
RouteState Highway 1317
Coordinates36.19673, -81.28159
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic520 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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over Coal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Coal Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR1317 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.