US Bridges

SR2000 over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001830469

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2000 over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2000 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2000
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT SR1005
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81603, -78.62608
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2022)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR2000 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2000 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2000 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2000 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR2000 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.