US Bridges

SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1146 · Structure no. 000000001130015

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1439
CrossesCartoogechaye Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1146
RouteState Highway 1439
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15623, -83.45652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1439 over Cartoogechaye 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1439 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.