NC89 over Beaverdam Creek
PoorSurry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000001710070
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC89 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC89 over Beaverdam Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was NC89 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC89 over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC89 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC89 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns NC89 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.