US Bridges

CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI South of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1900X11

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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 8,211 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,853 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 639
CrossesNeepaulakating Creek
Location0.65 MI South of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.20519, -74.61964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,211 (2023)
Projected traffic9,853 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 639 over Neepaulakating 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 CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek carry?

About 8,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 639 over Neepaulakating Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.