US Bridges

SR1501 over Grassy Branch

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1503 · Structure no. 000000000450415

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Grassy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1501 over Grassy Branch in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesGrassy Branch
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1503
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates35.43157, -81.58939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1501 over Grassy Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over Grassy Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1501 over Grassy Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Grassy Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1501 over Grassy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.