US Bridges

SR1123 over Mud Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.SR1136 · Structure no. 000000000890075

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1123 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1123 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1123
CrossesMud Creek
Location.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1136
RouteState Highway 1123
Coordinates35.26479, -82.48624
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1123 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1123 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1123 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1123 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1123 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.