US Bridges

SR3430 over Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810614

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3430 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR3430 over Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3430
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1007
RouteState Highway 3430
Coordinates35.97841, -79.79219
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 SR3430 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3430 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR3430 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SR3430 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR3430 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.