US Bridges

SR2487 over Beason Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US74 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000450443

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2487 over Beason Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2487 over Beason Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2487
CrossesBeason Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US74 Bus.
RouteState Highway 2487
Coordinates35.23567, -81.38021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2487 over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2487 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2487 over Beason Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2487 over Beason Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2487 over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.