US Bridges

SR1365 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000000030299

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1365 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1365 over Grassy Creek in Alexander 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1365
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC16
RouteState Highway 1365
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00901, -81.19019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1365 over Grassy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1365 over Grassy Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1365 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1365 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1365 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.