SR1309 over Grassy Branch
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1311 · Structure no. 000000001730102
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over Grassy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1309 over Grassy Branch in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over Grassy Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over Grassy Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1309 over Grassy Branch carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over Grassy Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1309 over Grassy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.