US Bridges

SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .15 MI.S.JCT.SR1765 · Structure no. 000000001110338

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1760 over Ut to 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1760
CrossesUt to Muddy Creek
Location.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1765
RouteState Highway 1760
Coordinates35.66977, -81.90255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1760 over Ut to 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1760 over Ut to Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.