US Bridges

SR1240 over Beaman Run

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1225 · Structure no. 000000000790093

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1240 over Beaman Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1240 over Beaman Run in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1240
CrossesBeaman Run
Location0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1225
RouteState Highway 1240
Coordinates35.55382, -77.73124
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1240 over Beaman Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1240 over Beaman Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1240 over Beaman Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1240 over Beaman Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1240 over Beaman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.