US401 over Crabtree Creek
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. I-440 · Structure no. 000000001830146
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Crabtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US401 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US401 over Crabtree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US401 over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.