US Bridges

SR3168 over Irvins Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR3190 · Structure no. 000000001190038

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3168 over Irvins Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3168 over Irvins Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3168
CrossesIrvins Creek
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR3190
RouteState Highway 3168
Coordinates35.15838, -80.7135
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3168 over Irvins Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3168 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR3168 over Irvins Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3168 over Irvins Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR3168 over Irvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.