US401 over Beaver Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US401 Byp · Structure no. 000000000510255
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Beaver Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US401 over Beaver 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 2024.
How much traffic does US401 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 45,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US401 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.