US Bridges

SR3009 over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001830527

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3009 over Crabtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3009 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3009
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 3009
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84145, -78.68413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3009 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3009 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR3009 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3009 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR3009 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.