US Bridges

US1 Bus over Crains Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1825 · Structure no. 000000001250079

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 Bus over Crains Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US1 Bus over Crains Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 102 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS1 Bus
CrossesCrains Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1825
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.28452, -79.27163
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 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

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 US1 Bus over Crains Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US1 Bus over Crains 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 US1 Bus over Crains Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US1 Bus over Crains Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US1 Bus over Crains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.