US Bridges

SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR3449 · Structure no. 000000000210432

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3467
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR3449
RouteState Highway 3467
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50819, -82.68352
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR3467 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.