US Bridges

Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. JCT SR2396 · Structure no. 000000000670052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeeson Diary Rd.
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. JCT SR2396
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13248, -80.18609
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beeson Diary Rd. over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.