US Bridges

SR1603 over Muddy Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1577 · Structure no. 000000001510084

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1603 over Muddy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1603 over Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1603
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1577
RouteState Highway 1603
Coordinates35.89958, -79.97082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1603 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1603 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1603 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1603 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns SR1603 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.