US Bridges

SR1365 over Mud Creek

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Henderson County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000000890001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1365 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1365 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1365
CrossesMud Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1345
RouteState Highway 1365
Coordinates35.39803, -82.51869
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1365 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1365 over Mud 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1365 over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1365 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1365 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.