US Bridges

SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1362 · Structure no. 000000001930110

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1363
CrossesN.Prong Lewis Fork Creek
Location25 FT.N.JCT.SR1362
RouteState Highway 1363
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26396, -81.3974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork 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 N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1363 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.