US Bridges

SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR3078 · Structure no. 000000000810226

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3000
CrossesLittle Alamance Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR3078
RouteState Highway 3000
Coordinates36.04367, -79.66517
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 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 SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3000 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR3000 over Little Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.