SR2249 over Beason Creek
PoorPosted for loadCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2245 · Structure no. 000000000450065
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2249 over Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2249 over Beason Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2249 over Beason Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2249 over Beason Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR2249 over Beason Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2249 over Beason Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2249 over Beason Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.