US Bridges

SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001930101

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1300
CrossesN. Prong Lewis Fork Cree
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1304
RouteState Highway 1300
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.18701, -81.30691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.