US Bridges

NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000610020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1100
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates34.82649, -78.15124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Little Beaverdam 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.