US Bridges

SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001790539

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3188
CrossesMolly Branch Creek
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1162
RouteState Highway 3188
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9819, -80.65831
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 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3188 over Molly Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR3188 over Molly Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.