NC18 over Crab Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1450 · Structure no. 000000000050038
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC18 over Crab Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 NC18 over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Crab 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over Crab Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Crab Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.