SR1350 over Purlear Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000001930668
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1350 over Purlear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1350 over Purlear Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1350 over Purlear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1350 over Purlear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1350 over Purlear Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1350 over Purlear Creek?
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 SR1350 over Purlear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.