US Bridges

Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert

Poor

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 1.5 · Structure no. 4008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCraig/Klawock/Holl
CrossesCrab Creek Culvert
LocationMile Point 1.5
RouteState Highway 924
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.48444, -133.12528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Craig/Klawock/Holl over Crab Creek Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.