US Bridges

SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1137 · Structure no. 000000001570055

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1138
CrossesBelews Lake Spillway
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1137
RouteState Highway 1138
Coordinates36.32859, -80.02817
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1138 over Belews Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.