Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.02 Mi.N.Jct.Hodges St. · Structure no. 000000001830342
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atlantic Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.