US Bridges

NC98 over Crooked Creek

Poor

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. JCT SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000690169

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 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 1962, so it is 63 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC98
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. JCT SR1001
RouteState Highway 98
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96675, -78.41052
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC98 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC98 over Crooked 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC98 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC98 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 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.