NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp
GoodHalifax County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI E JCT I95 · Structure no. 000000000830069
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp 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 NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC561 over Beaverdam Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.