US Bridges

SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1157 · Structure no. 000000001790204

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1158
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1157
RouteState Highway 1158
Coordinates34.95238, -80.60731
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1158 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR1158 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.