US Bridges

NC39 over Norris Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 1736 · Structure no. 000000000690016

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over Norris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC39 over Norris Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC39
CrossesNorris Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 1736
RouteState Highway 39
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92706, -78.26154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC39 over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over Norris 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC39 over Norris Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC39 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.