US Bridges

SR1445 over Crab Creek

Poor

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1422 · Structure no. 000000000050106

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1445 over Crab Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1445 over Crab Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1445
CrossesCrab Creek
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1422
RouteState Highway 1445
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.53836, -80.9568
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1445 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1445 over Crab Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1445 over Crab Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1445 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1445 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.