NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT SR2036 · Structure no. 000000000510025
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC242 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC242 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.