NC54 over Crabtree Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. of Jct. SR3014 · Structure no. 000000001830026
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC54 over Crabtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC54 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 104 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC54 over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is NC54 over Crabtree 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC54 over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC54 over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC54 over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.