US Bridges

SR3826 over Cross Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. S. Jct. SR3147 · Structure no. 000000000510257

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3826 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3826 over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

CarriesSR3826
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.1MI. S. Jct. SR3147
RouteState Highway 3826
Coordinates35.05838, -78.88453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SR3826 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3826 over Cross 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR3826 over Cross Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR3826 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR3826 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.