US Bridges

Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US401 · Structure no. 000000001831451

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrabtree Blvd.
CrossesPigeon House Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US401
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.80645, -78.61442
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House 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 2024.

How much traffic does Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Blvd. over Pigeon House Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.