US Bridges

SR1422 over Greasy Creek

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1419 · Structure no. 000000000030053

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1422 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1422 over Greasy Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1422
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1419
RouteState Highway 1422
Coordinates35.93575, -81.12024
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1422 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1422 over Greasy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1422 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1422 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1422 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.