US Bridges

SR1146 over Muddy Creek

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Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000000350051

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1146 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1146 over Muddy Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1146
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1144
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates35.66652, -81.29867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1146 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1146 over Muddy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1146 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1146 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1146 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.