US Bridges

US19E over Little Crabtree Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.S.JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990042

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS19E
CrossesLittle Crabtree Creek
Location0.01 MI.S.JCT.NC80
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.90928, -82.21347
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US19E over Little Crabtree Creek built?

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

What condition is US19E over Little 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 US19E over Little Crabtree Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E over Little Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US19E over Little Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.