US Bridges

SR1428 over Little Blue Creek

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI N JCT SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000770205

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1428 over Little Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1428 over Little Blue Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1428
CrossesLittle Blue Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT SR1426
RouteState Highway 1428
Coordinates36.43446, -78.62948
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1428 over Little Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1428 over Little Blue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1428 over Little Blue Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1428 over Little Blue Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1428 over Little Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.