SR1768 over South Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1767 · Structure no. 000000001110272
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1768 over South Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1768 over South Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1768 over South Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1768 over South Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1768 over South Muddy Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1768 over South Muddy Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1768 over South Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.