US Bridges

SR2921 over Crabtree Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 100 N. Jct.Crabtree Blvd · Structure no. 000000001831096

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2921 over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2921 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2921
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location100 N. Jct.Crabtree Blvd
RouteState Highway 2921
Coordinates35.80398, -78.60803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2921 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2921 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2921 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2921 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR2921 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.