US Bridges

NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC111 · Structure no. 000000000610074

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC41 NC111
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC111
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.84261, -77.79733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 NC111 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 NC111 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.