US Bridges

Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.WESTJCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001831318

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaver Commons Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4MI.WESTJCT.NC55
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.74715, -78.87897
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2009)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Commons Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Beaver Commons Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.