US Bridges

SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1741 · Structure no. 000000001590060

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1743
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1741
RouteState Highway 1743
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70694, -80.68407
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1743 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1743 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.