US Bridges

NC690 over Cranes Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2017 · Structure no. 000000001250194

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC690 over Cranes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC690 over Cranes Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC690
CrossesCranes Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2017
RouteState Highway 690
Coordinates35.21358, -79.18426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 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

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 NC690 over Cranes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC690 over Cranes Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC690 over Cranes Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC690 over Cranes Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC690 over Cranes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.