US Bridges

SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1621 · Structure no. 000000000710110

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek in Gaston 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1620
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1621
RouteState Highway 1620
Coordinates35.39139, -81.27756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2000)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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 SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1620 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1620 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.