US Bridges

SR1825 over Little Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001250007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1825 over Little Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1825 over Little Crane Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1825
CrossesLittle Crane Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 1825
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28962, -79.26638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1825 over Little Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1825 over Little Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1825 over Little Crane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1825 over Little Crane Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1825 over Little Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.