US Bridges

Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · Pu 392 774 · Structure no. DAPFORMAC0T8520

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnnamed Road
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
LocationPu 392 774
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02972, -79.47464
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Unnamed Road over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Army.