US Bridges

SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1360 · Structure no. 000000001930106

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesN. Prong Lewis Fork Cree
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1360
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates36.21332, -81.35831
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2012)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree 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 January 2025.

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

About 470 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over N. Prong Lewis Fork Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.