US Bridges

SR1639 over NC147

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831311

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1639 over NC147 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1639 over NC147 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1639
CrossesNC147
Location2 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1639
Coordinates35.85847, -78.86321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2015)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1639 over NC147 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1639 over NC147 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1639 over NC147 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1639 over NC147?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1639 over NC147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.