US Bridges

SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI.N.JCT.NC62 · Structure no. 000000000810023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3433
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location0.35 MI.N.JCT.NC62
RouteState Highway 3433
Coordinates35.9246, -79.79736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3433 over Pole Cat 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3433 over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.