US Bridges

SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR1238 · Structure no. 000000001910205

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1236
CrossesBr Beaver Dam Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR1238
RouteState Highway 1236
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41617, -78.08791
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 (2018)
Projected traffic9,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1236 over Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.