US19E over Beaver Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001210018
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19E over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19E over Beaver Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19E over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19E over Beaver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US19E over Beaver Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19E over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US19E over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.