US Bridges

SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .06 MI.S.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001990308

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1200
CrossesLittle Crabtree Creek
Location.06 MI.S.JCT.US19E
RouteState Highway 1200
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9159, -82.27902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic70 (1996)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1200 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 SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1200 over Little Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.