US Bridges

NC200 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 150 Ft. N. Jct. SR2146 · Structure no. 000000001790007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC200 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC200 over Beaverdam Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC200
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location150 Ft. N. Jct. SR2146
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates34.95171, -80.58465
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC200 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC200 over Beaverdam Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC200 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC200 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC200 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.