US Bridges

SR2246 over Beason Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2243 · Structure no. 000000000450069

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2246 over Beason Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2246 over Beason Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2246
CrossesBeason Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2243
RouteState Highway 2246
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22903, -81.44789
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR2246 over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR2246 over Beason 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2246 over Beason Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2246 over Beason Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2246 over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.