US Bridges

SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1667 · Structure no. 000000000710148

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1618
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1667
RouteState Highway 1618
Coordinates35.3979, -81.26734
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2008)
Projected traffic1,800 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 SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1618 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1618 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.