Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek
PoorAvery County, North Carolina · .01MI.S.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110182
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Crooked Creek Lane over Shawneehaw Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.