US Bridges

SR1944 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1931 · Structure no. 000000001510094

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1944 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1944 over Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1944
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1931
RouteState Highway 1944
Coordinates35.86051, -79.85694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1944 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1944 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1944 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1944 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1944 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.