US Bridges

NC98 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1711 · Structure no. 000000000690163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC98 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC98 over Crooked Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1711
RouteState Highway 98
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95876, -78.27097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC98 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NC98 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC98 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC98 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.