US Bridges

SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.Ne. of I40 · Structure no. 000000001830505

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3015
CrossesUt Brier Creek
Location0.1 Mi.Ne. of I40
RouteState Highway 3015
Coordinates35.86267, -78.81221
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR3015 over Ut Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.