US Bridges

SR1615 over Crabtree Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.94 Mi. E. Jct. SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001830070

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1615 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1615
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.94 Mi. E. Jct. SR1613
RouteState Highway 1615
Coordinates35.79073, -78.83186
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1615 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over Crabtree 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1615 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1615 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.