SR1317 over Purlear Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · 125 FT.E.JCT.SR1351 · Structure no. 000000001930100
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1317 over Purlear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1317 over Purlear Creek in Wilkes 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1317 over Purlear Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1317 over Purlear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1317 over Purlear Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1317 over Purlear Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1317 over Purlear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.