US Bridges

SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S JCT US158 · Structure no. 000000000670656

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
471 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3000 (idols Rd)
CrossesMudddy Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT US158
RouteState Highway 3000
Coordinates36.01638, -80.355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length471 ft (143.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek?

The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR3000 (idols Rd) over Mudddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.