US Bridges

SR2018 over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC690 · Structure no. 000000001250198

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2018 over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2018 over Crane Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 5 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 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2018
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC690
RouteState Highway 2018
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19552, -79.16967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2018 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR2018 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2018 over Crane Creek carry?

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

How long is SR2018 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2018 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.