SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR3466 · Structure no. 000000000210260
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3449 over Beaverdam 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR3449 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.