US Bridges

SR3125 over Stevens Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR3175 · Structure no. 000000001190032

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3125 over Stevens Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR3125 over Stevens Creek in Mecklenburg 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR3125
CrossesStevens Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR3175
RouteState Highway 3125
Coordinates35.14091, -80.65807
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2016)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR3125 over Stevens Creek built?

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

What condition is SR3125 over Stevens 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR3125 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3125 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR3125 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.