US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1247 · Structure no. 000000000450060
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US74 Wbl 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 US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.