US Bridges

SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001930694

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1304
CrossesN.Prong Lewis Fork Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates36.18408, -81.30412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over N.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.