SR1313 over Lower Little River
Alexander County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1313 over Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 107 inventoried bridges in Alexander County rated good (43.9%); 12 (11.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 136 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1328 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000030077 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Alexander County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC16 over US64 | 1993 | 13,500 | Good |
| NC16 over Lower Little River | 1992 | 12,500 | Good |
| US64 over SR1605 | 1994 | 8,800 | Good |
| US64 NC90 over Lower Little River | 1994 | 8,100 | Good |
| NC16 over Muddy Fork Creek | 1965 | 8,000 | Fair |
| NC16 over Grassy Creek | 1955 | 4,900 | Fair |
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