US Bridges

SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.W.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000001450053

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1439
CrossesRoxboro Lake Spillway
Location1.2 MI.W.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1439
CountyPerson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.43511, -79.01666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway 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 SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1439 over Roxboro Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.