US Bridges

SR1139 over Toxaway Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. S JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001750139

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1139 over Toxaway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1139 over Toxaway Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1139
CrossesToxaway Creek
Location0.1MI. S JCT.SR1143
RouteState Highway 1139
Coordinates35.09577, -82.8569
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1139 over Toxaway Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1139 over Toxaway Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1139 over Toxaway Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1139 over Toxaway Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1139 over Toxaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.