SR1138 over Green River
PoorPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001490045
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 over Green River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Green River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 over Green River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1138 over Green River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1138 over Green River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 over Green River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 over Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.