US Bridges

SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1732 · Structure no. 000000001610596

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1731
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1732
RouteState Highway 1731
Coordinates35.53698, -81.74864
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1731 over Beaver Dam 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 SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1731 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.