US Bridges

SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI S. of JCT NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830090

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1901
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.2 MI S. of JCT NC50
RouteState Highway 1901
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05637, -78.67623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2015)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1901 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1901 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.