17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadScotland County, North Carolina · Pu 388 774 · Structure no. DAPFORMAC0T8516
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Abn Div Road over Big 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is 17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Abn Div Road over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Army.