US Bridges

SR1891 over Muddy Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1137 · Structure no. 000000000670102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1891 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1891 over Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1891
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1137
RouteState Highway 1891
Coordinates36.05314, -80.36934
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1891 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1891 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1891 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1891 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1891 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.