US Bridges

NC162 over Beaver Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI E JCT SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000510105

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC162 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC162 over Beaver Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC162
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.05 MI E JCT SR1107
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates35.00303, -78.97886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC162 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC162 over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC162 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC162 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns NC162 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.