US Bridges

SR1939 over Price Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1919 · Structure no. 000000001350089

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1939 over Price Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1939 over Price Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1939
CrossesPrice Creek
Location0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1919
RouteState Highway 1939
Coordinates35.87656, -79.09469
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1939 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1939 over Price 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1939 over Price Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1939 over Price Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1939 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.