US Bridges

NC68 over Beaver Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2132 · Structure no. 000000000810127

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC68 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC68 over Beaver Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC68
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2132
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.16045, -79.97876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC68 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC68 over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC68 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC68 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NC68 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.