SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek
PoorPosted for loadPitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N JCT SR1217 · Structure no. 000000001470131
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 over Little Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.