SR1796 over North Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1794 · Structure no. 000000001110038
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1796 over North Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1796 over North Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1796 over North Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1796 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 2022.
How much traffic does SR1796 over North Muddy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1796 over North Muddy Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1796 over North Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.