SR1780 over South Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1802 · Structure no. 000000001110277
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1780 over South Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1780 over South Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 SR1780 over South Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1780 over South 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SR1780 over South Muddy Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1780 over South Muddy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1780 over South Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.