US Bridges

SR3135 over Irvins Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR3156 · Structure no. 000000001190036

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3135 over Irvins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3135 over Irvins Creek in Mecklenburg 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR3135
CrossesIrvins Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR3156
RouteState Highway 3135
Coordinates35.1663, -80.68959
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR3135 over Irvins Creek built?

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

What condition is SR3135 over Irvins 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR3135 over Irvins Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3135 over Irvins Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR3135 over Irvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.