US Bridges

SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2000 · Structure no. 000000000450416

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2001
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2000
RouteState Highway 2001
Coordinates35.34936, -81.40744
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2017)
Projected traffic1,980 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 SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2001 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 SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2001 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.