SR1439 over Upper Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1423 · Structure no. 000000000230062
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1439 over Upper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1439 over Upper Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1439 over Upper Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1439 over Upper 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1439 over Upper Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1439 over Upper Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1439 over Upper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.