SR1168 over North Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1169 · Structure no. 000000001110227
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1168 over North Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1168 over North Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1168 over North Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1168 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does SR1168 over North Muddy Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1168 over North Muddy Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1168 over North Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.