US Bridges

SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2003 · Structure no. 000000000450031

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2002
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2003
RouteState Highway 2002
Coordinates35.33809, -81.40956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2002 over Muddy Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2002 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.