US Bridges

SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1325 · Structure no. 000000001530130

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1321
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1325
RouteState Highway 1321
Coordinates35.15286, -79.78616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1321 over Beaverdam 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 SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1321 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.