US Bridges

SR1339 over Little Rock Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001210163

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1339 over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1339 over Little Rock Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1339
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 1339
Coordinates36.05141, -82.18573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1339 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1339 over Little Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1339 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1339 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1339 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.