US Bridges

SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · .62 Mi. E. Jct. SR 3018 · Structure no. 000000001510044

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR3006
CrossesNorth Prong Richland Crk
Location.62 Mi. E. Jct. SR 3018
RouteState Highway 3006
Coordinates35.64345, -79.78186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR3006 over North Prong Richland Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.