US Bridges

Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek

Poor

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001250085

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcneil Street
CrossesLittle Crane Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.32916, -79.25205
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1981)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.