US Bridges

Louise Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 350 Ft E. Louise Circle · Structure no. 000000000510211

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louise Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Louise Street over Beaver Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLouise Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location350 Ft E. Louise Circle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.04732, -78.97989
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Louise Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louise Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Louise Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Louise Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Louise Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.