US Bridges

US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi.W.Jct SR1313 · Structure no. 000000000450464

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS74 Bypass
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.45 Mi.W.Jct SR1313
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.30872, -81.61268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US74 Bypass over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.