US Bridges

I-40 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1613 · Structure no. 000000000870250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-40 over Beaverdam Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.SR1613
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5557, -82.82977
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2020)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-40 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Beaverdam Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I-40 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.