US Bridges

SR3051 over Back Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.45.MI.N.JCT.SR1173 · Structure no. 000000000250399

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3051 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3051 over Back Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR3051
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.45.MI.N.JCT.SR1173
RouteState Highway 3051
Coordinates35.30984, -80.67968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR3051 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3051 over Back Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR3051 over Back Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3051 over Back Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR3051 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.