I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001510466
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 35,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,500 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over SR1577 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek carry?
About 35,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over SR1577 Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.