US Bridges

NC39 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 400 S. JCT SR1750 · Structure no. 000000000690179

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC39 over Moccasin Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC39
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location400 S. JCT SR1750
RouteState Highway 39
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85106, -78.27027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over Moccasin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC39 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC39 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.