SR1794 over North Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1766 · Structure no. 000000001110035
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1794 over North Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1794 over North Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1794 over North Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1794 over North Muddy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1794 over North Muddy Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1794 over North Muddy Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1794 over North Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.