US Bridges

Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · .03 Mi.N.Jct.Oxford Rd. · Structure no. 000000001830343

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAnderson Drive
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location.03 Mi.N.Jct.Oxford Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.82117, -78.63411
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Drive over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.