SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek
PoorYancey County, North Carolina · .04 MI.S.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001990195
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1140 over Little Crabtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.