US Bridges

SR1917 over Muddy Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1918 · Structure no. 000000001510088

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1979 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1917 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1917 over Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1917
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1918
RouteState Highway 1917
Coordinates35.89561, -79.91951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1979)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1917 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1917 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1917 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1917 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1917 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.