US Bridges

Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 500 Ft.N.Beaverdam Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210372

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPinecroft Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location500 Ft.N.Beaverdam Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.643, -82.52569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2006)
Projected traffic2,800 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinecroft Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pinecroft Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.