SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1415 · Structure no. 000000000030057
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1409 over Muddy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.