US Bridges

SR1430 over Gills Creek

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E. of SR1508 · Structure no. 000000000770006

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430 over Gills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1430 over Gills Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1430
CrossesGills Creek
Location0.9 Mi.E. of SR1508
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates36.43621, -78.54344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2017)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1430 over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1430 over Gills 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1430 over Gills Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1430 over Gills Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1430 over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.