US Bridges

SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000810262

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3351
CrossesStinking Quarter Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC62
RouteState Highway 3351
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92182, -79.61911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 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 SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3351 over Stinking Quarter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR3351 over Stinking Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.