US Bridges

SR2427 over Beetree Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR2429 · Structure no. 000000000210198

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2427 over Beetree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2427 over Beetree Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2427
CrossesBeetree Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR2429
RouteState Highway 2427
Coordinates35.63134, -82.40687
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 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 traffic2,000 (1996)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2427 over Beetree Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2427 over Beetree 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 SR2427 over Beetree Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2427 over Beetree Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2427 over Beetree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.