US Bridges

SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.12 Mi. E. Jct. SR-1162 · Structure no. 000000001790600

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3263
CrossesEast Fork Twelvemile Cre
Location0.12 Mi. E. Jct. SR-1162
RouteState Highway 3263
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99729, -80.66448
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 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
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns SR 3263 over East Fork Twelvemile Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.