US19E over Little Crabtree Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR1427 · Structure no. 000000001990024
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19E over Little Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19E over Little Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19E over Little Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19E over Little 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US19E over Little Crabtree Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19E over Little Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US19E over Little Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.