US Bridges

SR1139 over Bluewater Branch

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC461 · Structure no. 000000000910027

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1139 over Bluewater Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1139 over Bluewater Branch in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1139
CrossesBluewater Branch
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC461
RouteState Highway 1139
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.34482, -77.06623
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1139 over Bluewater Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1139 over Bluewater Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1139 over Bluewater Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1139 over Bluewater Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1139 over Bluewater Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.