US Bridges

NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1411 · Structure no. 000000001170041

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC125
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.8 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1411
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates35.87411, -77.13007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is NC125 over Beaver Dam 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC125 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.