US Bridges

US25 over Mud Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000000890169

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS25
CrossesMud Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1417
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.38764, -82.50342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2018)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US25 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US25 over Mud Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US25 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US25 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.