US Bridges

SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210165

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1674
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.US25
RouteState Highway 1674
Coordinates35.63718, -82.57492
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1674 over Beaverdam 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1674 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.