US Bridges

SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR2009 · Structure no. 000000000450033

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2011
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR2009
RouteState Highway 2011
Coordinates35.30875, -81.41587
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2017)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR2011 over Muddy Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2011 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.