SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · 100 FT.W.JCT.SR1730 · Structure no. 000000001930334
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1731 over West Prong Roaring River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.