US Bridges

SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1732 · Structure no. 000000001610204

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1733
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1732
RouteState Highway 1733
Coordinates35.52811, -81.74717
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1733 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 SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1733 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.