US Bridges

NC123 over Beaverdam Run

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1400 · Structure no. 000000000790029

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC123 over Beaverdam Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC123 over Beaverdam Run in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesNC123
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1400
RouteState Highway 123
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43233, -77.5815
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 NC123 over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC123 over Beaverdam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC123 over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC123 over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC123 over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.