US Bridges

US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1169 · Structure no. 000000001570067

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS311
CrossesLittle Beaver Island Crk
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1169
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.38266, -79.98177
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US311 over Little Beaver Island Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.