US Bridges

SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · 10 FT.S.JCT.SR1201 · Structure no. 000000001890305

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1202
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location10 FT.S.JCT.SR1201
RouteState Highway 1202
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27791, -81.86884
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1202 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 SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1202 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.