SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek
PoorPosted for loadGranville County, North Carolina · 1.1MI E.Jct SR1140 · Structure no. 000000000770220
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 69 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 over Fork of Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1139 over Fork of Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.