US Bridges

SR1457 over Grassy Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1419 · Structure no. 000000001250181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1457 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1457 over Grassy Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1457
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1419
RouteState Highway 1457
Coordinates35.49127, -79.60983
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1457 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1457 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1457 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1457 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1457 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.