US Bridges

SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001790199

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1007
CrossesUt to Beaverdam Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1155
RouteState Highway 1007
Coordinates34.92326, -80.62325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over Ut to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1007 over Ut to Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.