US Bridges

SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek

Poor

Haywood County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1621 · Structure no. 000000000870146

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1613
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1621
RouteState Highway 1613
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60227, -82.83006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2016)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1613 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.