US Bridges

SR1351 over Grassy Creek

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1354 · Structure no. 000000001890046

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1351 over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1351 over Grassy Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1351
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1354
RouteState Highway 1351
Coordinates36.26494, -81.59955
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1351 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1351 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 SR1351 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1351 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR1351 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.