US Bridges

SR1764 over Mud Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US25N · Structure no. 000000000890205

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1764 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1764 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1764
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.US25N
RouteState Highway 1764
Coordinates35.31201, -82.45656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2016)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1764 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1764 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 SR1764 over Mud Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1764 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1764 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.