US Bridges

SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1355 · Structure no. 000000000870041

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1357 (closed)
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1355
RouteState Highway 1357
Coordinates35.60273, -82.9392
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1357 (closed) over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.