US Bridges

SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR2372 · Structure no. 000000001010619

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2536
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR2372
RouteState Highway 2536
Coordinates35.46334, -78.15481
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2002)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2536 over Beaverdam 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2536 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.