US Bridges

NC39 over Long Branch

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Of SR1947 · Structure no. 000000001010533

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over Long Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC39 over Long Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC39
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of SR1947
RouteState Highway 39
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63647, -78.25147
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Long Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over Long 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC39 over Long Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over Long Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC39 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.