US Bridges

SR1436 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.9MI E. of JCT SR1437 · Structure no. 000000000770141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1436 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1436 over Grassy Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1436
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.9MI E. of JCT SR1437
RouteState Highway 1436
Coordinates36.49007, -78.62189
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2000)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1436 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1436 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1436 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1436 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1436 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.