US Bridges

Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.BEAVERDAM Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210795

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKillian Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.BEAVERDAM Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.63949, -82.54289
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killian Rd. over Beaverdam 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 June 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Killian Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.