US Bridges

NC801 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1739 · Structure no. 000000001590028

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC801 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC801 over Beaverdam Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC801
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1739
RouteState Highway 801
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70757, -80.64188
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2013)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 NC801 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC801 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does NC801 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC801 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC801 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.