SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1362 · Structure no. 000000001930109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek 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 SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1363 over North Prong Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.