US Bridges

SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000000810011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3394
CrossesLittle Alamance Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US421
RouteState Highway 3394
Coordinates35.95504, -79.70059
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3394 over Little Alamance 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR3394 over Little Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.