US Bridges

SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W. of Jct. SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000770201

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1435
CrossesLittle Grassy Creek
Location0.3 MI W. of Jct. SR1431
RouteState Highway 1435
Coordinates36.47609, -78.60448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1435 over Little Grassy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1435 over Little Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.