SR1259 over Crab Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1127 · Structure no. 000000000890345
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1259 over Crab Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1259 over Crab Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1259 over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1259 over Crab Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1259 over Crab Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1259 over Crab Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns SR1259 over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.