SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.S.JCT.SR1264 · Structure no. 000000001210104
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Big Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.