SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000001930735
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 312 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C?
The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1389 over South.Prong Lewis Fork C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.