US Bridges

Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1262 · Structure no. 000000001090229

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch is a steel culvert carrying Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJerry Crump Rd.
CrossesLithia Branch
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1262
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.46356, -81.23902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic700 (1995)
Projected traffic1,400 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Jerry Crump Rd. over Lithia Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.