US Bridges

SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1984 · Structure no. 000000001590348

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1981
CrossesBeaverdam Branch
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1984
RouteState Highway 1981
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81615, -80.60937
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1981 over Beaverdam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.