US Bridges

SR1339 over Harvey Creek

FairPosted for load

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1344 · Structure no. 000000000130118

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1339 over Harvey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1339 over Harvey Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1339
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1344
RouteState Highway 1339
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50961, -76.82191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1339 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1339 over Harvey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1339 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1339 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1339 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.