NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1438 · Structure no. 000000000710018
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC279 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC279 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.