NC9 over Grassy Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1608 · Structure no. 000000000890060
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC9 over Grassy Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 over Grassy Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC9 over Grassy Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over Grassy Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC9 over Grassy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.