US Bridges

NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000000250013

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC3
CrossesCoddle Creek Reservoir
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1616
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48129, -80.716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC3 over Coddle Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.