US Bridges

Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 M N of Kedenburg ST · Structure no. DAPFORBRA065760

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR is a steel culvert carrying Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKnox ST
CrossesTrib to Beaver CR
Location0.3 M N of Kedenburg ST
Coordinates35.13561, -78.97649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Knox ST over Trib to Beaver CR?

It is owned by the Army.