US Bridges

Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Beaverdam RD · Structure no. 000000000210702

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFaircrest Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.Beaverdam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64268, -82.53179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1992)
Projected traffic1,400 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 Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Faircrest Rd. 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 June 2024.

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

About 700 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Faircrest Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.