US Bridges

US19E Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek

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Yancey County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1181 · Structure no. 000000001990048

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19E Sbl
CrossesBig Crabtree Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1181
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90201, -82.14689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19E Sbl over Big 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 Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19E Sbl over Big Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.