SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001990028
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1144 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 SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1144 over Little Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.