US Bridges

SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Miles West of SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001510510

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR3120
CrossesCedar Fork Creek
Location0.3 Miles West of SR1004
RouteState Highway 3120
Coordinates35.72271, -79.85494
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic520 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 SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3120 over Cedar Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR3120 over Cedar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.