Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek
FairPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI N JCT SR1655 · Structure no. 000000001831068
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Reedy Creek Trail 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 2023.
How much traffic does Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Reedy Creek Trail over Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.