US Bridges

SR3110 over Clear Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR3106 · Structure no. 000000001190065

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3110 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3110 over Clear Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3110
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR3106
RouteState Highway 3110
Coordinates35.19484, -80.60772
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2014)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR3110 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3110 over Clear 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR3110 over Clear Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3110 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR3110 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.