US Bridges

NC39 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC97 · Structure no. 000000001831032

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC39 over Beaverdam Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC39
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC97
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates35.84148, -78.27116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC39 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over Beaverdam 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 NC39 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC39 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.