US Bridges

East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890338

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast 7th Ave.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.3249, -82.45198
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2016)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th Ave. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.