US Bridges

I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · JCT.US64/264&CRABTREE · Structure no. 000000001830954

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
663 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 45,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,500 by 2040. The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI495S US64BY US264
CrossesCrabtree Creek
LocationJCT.US64/264&CRABTREE
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates35.77403, -78.54818
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length663 ft (202 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2018)
Projected traffic90,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I495S US64BY US264 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 2023.

How much traffic does I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 45,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I495S US64BY US264 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.