US Bridges

SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1140 · Structure no. 000000000470333

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1139
CrossesBranch Juniper Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1140
RouteState Highway 1139
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.06899, -78.75299
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1139 over Branch Juniper 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1139 over Branch Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.