SR1493 over Muddy Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1490 · Structure no. 000000000570038
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1493 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1493 over Muddy Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1493 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1493 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1493 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1493 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1493 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.