US Bridges

SR1339 over Bear Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S. of JCT NC711 · Structure no. 000000001550197

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1339 over Bear Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1339 over Bear Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1339
CrossesBear Swamp
Location0.5 MI S. of JCT NC711
RouteState Highway 1339
Coordinates34.62275, -79.08761
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1339 over Bear Swamp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1339 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1339 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1339 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.