US Bridges

SR3101 over Wiley Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 150 Ft. N. Jct. SR4154 · Structure no. 000000001190063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3101 over Wiley Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR3101 over Wiley Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3101
CrossesWiley Branch
Location150 Ft. N. Jct. SR4154
RouteState Highway 3101
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22143, -80.57599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR3101 over Wiley Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3101 over Wiley Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR3101 over Wiley Branch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3101 over Wiley Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR3101 over Wiley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.