US Bridges

SR3381 over US421

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.20 MI.N.JCT.SR3392 · Structure no. 000000000810288

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3381 over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3381 over US421 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3381
CrossesUS421
Location0.20 MI.N.JCT.SR3392
RouteState Highway 3381
Coordinates35.9344, -79.68351
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3381 over US421 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3381 over US421 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR3381 over US421 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3381 over US421?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR3381 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.