US Bridges

SR1269 over Grassy Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1106 · Structure no. 000000001210169

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1269 over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1269 over Grassy Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1269
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1106
RouteState Highway 1269
Coordinates35.85943, -82.07748
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1269 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1269 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1269 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1269 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR1269 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.