US Bridges

US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · 10S.JCT.SR1659 · Structure no. 000000001130356

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch in Macon 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS441BUS.S
CrossesCrawford Branch
Location10S.JCT.SR1659
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18451, -83.37527
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch built?

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

What condition is US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US441BUS.S over Crawford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.