US Bridges

SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2705 · Structure no. 000000000670082

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2743
CrossesSouth Fork Muddy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2705
RouteState Highway 2743
Coordinates36.03388, -80.21542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2743 over South Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2743 over South Fork Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.