US Bridges

SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000970790

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR3288
CrossesUt to Lake Norman
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1100
RouteState Highway 3288
Coordinates35.57717, -80.86125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2017)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR3288 over Ut to Lake Norman?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.