US Bridges

SR3300 over Briar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR3585 · Structure no. 000000001190201

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3300 over Briar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3300 over Briar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3300
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR3585
RouteState Highway 3300
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20462, -80.80912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3300 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3300 over Briar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR3300 over Briar Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3300 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR3300 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.