SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River
PoorClosed to trafficCatawba County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1131 · Structure no. 000000000350055
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1139 (closed) over Jacob Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.