US Bridges

SR1239 over Lynch Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI W JCT SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000690038

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1239 over Lynch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1239 over Lynch Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1239
CrossesLynch Creek
Location0.9 MI W JCT SR1003
RouteState Highway 1239
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20467, -78.35604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1239 over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1239 over Lynch Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1239 over Lynch Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1239 over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1239 over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.