US Bridges

SR1003 over Grassy Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1422 · Structure no. 000000001250081

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Grassy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1003 over Grassy Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1422
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.4871, -79.62461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1003 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.