US Bridges

NC39 over US1

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1214 · Structure no. 000000001810014

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over US1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC39 over US1 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC39
CrossesUS1
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1214
RouteState Highway 39
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.3198, -78.38467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC39 over US1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over US1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NC39 over US1 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over US1?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NC39 over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.