US Bridges

SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .45 MI.N.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001210109

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesE.Fork Big Crabtree Cree
Location.45 MI.N.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.85427, -82.13254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over E.Fork Big Crabtree Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.