US Bridges

SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR3257 · Structure no. 000000000810212

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3056
CrossesBig Alamance Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR3257
RouteState Highway 3056
Coordinates36.03761, -79.59551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR3056 over Big Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.