Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N JCT SR1654 · Structure no. 000000001830322
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 18 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Reedy Crk. Rd. 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Reedy Crk. Rd. over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.