US25 Bus. over Mud Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.US176 · Structure no. 000000000890143
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25 Bus. over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US25 Bus. over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 5 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US25 Bus. over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US25 Bus. over Mud 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US25 Bus. over Mud Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US25 Bus. over Mud Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US25 Bus. over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.