US Bridges

SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR3072 · Structure no. 000000000810213

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3073
CrossesLittle Alamance Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR3072
RouteState Highway 3073
Coordinates36.05385, -79.61774
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3073 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3073 over Little Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.