US Bridges

SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190160

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long.

CarriesSR1155
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC160
RouteState Highway 1155
Coordinates35.17263, -80.98572
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2014)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1155 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.