US Bridges

Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · Pu 353 762 · Structure no. DAPFORMAC0T8518

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek in Scotland 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckers Road
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
LocationPu 353 762
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.01881, -79.51703
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckers 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 Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckers Road over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Army.