US Bridges

SR3060 over Crabtree Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000001831204

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3060 over Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3060 over Crabtree Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3060
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC54
RouteState Highway 3060
Coordinates35.81157, -78.82883
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR3060 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3060 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR3060 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3060 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR3060 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.