NC3 over Three Mile Branch
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000000250350
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC3 over Three Mile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC3 over Three Mile Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC3 over Three Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC3 over Three Mile Branch 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 Three Mile Branch carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC3 over Three Mile Branch?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC3 over Three Mile Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.