I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek
GoodRandolph County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1929 · Structure no. 000000001510516
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 US311 W 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I74 US311 W over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.