US Bridges

Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 3KM NE of Birch ST · Structure no. 2NCC106

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWallace Creek RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location3KM NE of Birch ST
Coordinates34.67866, -77.34896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace Creek RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Creek RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.