US Bridges

SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1230 · Structure no. 000000001910349

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1229
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1230
RouteState Highway 1229
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44646, -78.13762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1229 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1229 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.