US Bridges

SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1637 · Structure no. 000000000670407

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1898
CrossesUt to Muddy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1637
RouteState Highway 1898
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.2255, -80.34119
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1898 over Ut to Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.