US Bridges

SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C

PoorPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR3397 · Structure no. 000000000810010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3394
CrossesBranch of Big Alamance C
Location0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR3397
RouteState Highway 3394
Coordinates35.94046, -79.70008
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR3394 over Branch of Big Alamance C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.