US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830091
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 36,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,500 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70W NC50N 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 36,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US70W NC50N over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.