SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1984 · Structure no. 000000001590045
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1972 over Beaverdam Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.