US Bridges

Nursery Road over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harnett County, North Carolina · Range NTA6 (se) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00000H

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Nursery Road over Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nursery Road over Muddy Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNursery Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationRange NTA6 (se)
Coordinates35.21717, -79.02313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nursery Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nursery Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nursery Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Nursery Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nursery Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Army.