US Bridges

SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001930627

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesUt to S. Prong Lewis for
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates36.22656, -81.43442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR1301 over Ut to S. Prong Lewis for?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.