US Bridges

SR1187 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.S.JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001830461

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1187 over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1187 over Beaver Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1187
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5MI.S.JCT.SR1163
RouteState Highway 1187
Coordinates35.71458, -78.89515
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic810 (2015)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1187 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1187 over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1187 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1187 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1187 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.