SR1803 over North Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1762 · Structure no. 000000001110054
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1803 over North Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1803 over North Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1803 over North Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1803 over North Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1803 over North Muddy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1803 over North Muddy Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1803 over North Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.