US Bridges

SR1922 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1928 · Structure no. 000000001510089

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1922 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1922 over Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1922
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1928
RouteState Highway 1922
Coordinates35.88373, -79.89515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1922 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1922 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1922 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1922 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1922 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.