US Bridges

SR1339 over Meherrin River

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI E JCT SR1333 · Structure no. 000000001310013

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1339 over Meherrin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1339 over Meherrin River in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1339
CrossesMeherrin River
Location2.0 MI E JCT SR1333
RouteState Highway 1339
Coordinates36.53261, -77.26108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1339 over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1339 over Meherrin River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1339 over Meherrin River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1339 over Meherrin River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1339 over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.