US Bridges

US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.01MI.N.JCT.EAST Main ST · Structure no. 000000001990330

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19E
CrossesLittle Crabtree Creek
Location0.01MI.N.JCT.EAST Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.91594, -82.28219
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US-19E over Little Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.