US Bridges

SR3255 over Cedar Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1442 · Structure no. 000000001510038

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3255 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3255 over Cedar Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3255
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR1442
RouteState Highway 3255
Coordinates35.70403, -79.83104
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,800 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 SR3255 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3255 over Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR3255 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3255 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3255 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.