US Bridges

SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR2990 · Structure no. 000000000670117

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2902
CrossesS. Fork Muddy Creek Cree
Location0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR2990
RouteState Highway 2902
Coordinates36.00594, -80.3019
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree 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 SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2902 over S. Fork Muddy Creek Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.