US Bridges

SR1238 over Beaman Run

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1237 · Structure no. 000000000790011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1238 over Beaman Run is a steel culvert carrying SR1238 over Beaman Run in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1238
CrossesBeaman Run
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1237
RouteState Highway 1238
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56054, -77.7154
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1238 over Beaman Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1238 over Beaman Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1238 over Beaman Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1238 over Beaman Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1238 over Beaman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.