SR3181 over Clear Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR3102 · Structure no. 000000001190062
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3181 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3181 over Clear Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3181 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR3181 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR3181 over Clear Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3181 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR3181 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.