US Bridges

SR 3006 over Richland Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · .1MI.W.OF Zoo PKWY/US159 · Structure no. 000000001510583

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 3006 over Richland Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3006
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.1MI.W.OF Zoo PKWY/US159
RouteState Highway 3006
Coordinates35.63356, -79.7834
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR 3006 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 over Richland 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 SR 3006 over Richland Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 3006 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.