US Bridges

Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.BEAVERDAM Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210825

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Cove Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.BEAVERDAM Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64464, -82.53633
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Cove 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 Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Carter Cove Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.