US Bridges

SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1136 · Structure no. 000000000170019

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1139
CrossesBrown Marsh Swamp
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1136
RouteState Highway 1139
Coordinates34.52682, -78.67343
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2017)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1139 over Brown Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.