US Bridges

SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Watauga County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.SR1201 · Structure no. 000000001890023

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1211
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location20 FT.S.JCT.SR1201
RouteState Highway 1211
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.29138, -81.83269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1211 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1211 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.