US Bridges

NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E. of JCT I95 · Structure no. 000000000830068

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC561
CrossesTrib.Beaverdam Swmp
Location0.9 MI E. of JCT I95
RouteState Highway 561
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27286, -77.7056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC561 over Trib.Beaverdam Swmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.