US Bridges

SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. of SR1432 · Structure no. 000000000770140

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1430
CrossesLittle Grassy Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W. of SR1432
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates36.44617, -78.61203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1430 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1430 over Little Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.