US Bridges

SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1733 · Structure no. 000000001610203

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1732
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1733
RouteState Highway 1732
Coordinates35.53241, -81.74697
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2010)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1732 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.