US Bridges

SR1611 over Muddy Creek

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Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1794 · Structure no. 000000000670016

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1611 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1611 over Muddy Creek in Forsyth 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1611
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1794
RouteState Highway 1611
Coordinates36.19042, -80.33601
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1611 over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1611 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1611 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1611 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1611 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.