US Bridges

SR1138 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S. JCT SR1139 · Structure no. 000000000770260

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1138 over Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1138 over Rocky Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1138
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.3 MI S. JCT SR1139
RouteState Highway 1138
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.25789, -78.72732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1138 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1138 over Rocky 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 SR1138 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1138 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1138 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.