US Bridges

SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3002 · Structure no. 000000001570052

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3003
CrossesCotton Mill Race
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3002
RouteState Highway 3003
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.5048, -79.75924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR3003 over Cotton Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.