SR1311
Carrying SR1311 over NORTH PRONG LEWIS FORK C
.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1307, Wilkes, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR1311
The SR1311 bridge in Wilkes, North Carolina carries SR1311 over NORTH PRONG LEWIS FORK C. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR1311 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 460 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001930076
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1311 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR1311 against other structures in Wilkes and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR1311?
SR1311 in Wilkes, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR1311 inspected?
SR1311's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 460 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1311 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR1311?
SR1311 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR1311?
SR1311 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR1311 and does age affect safety?
SR1311 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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