US Bridges

NC109 over Pee Dee River

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1634 · Structure no. 000000000070057

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC109 over Pee Dee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC109 over Pee Dee River in Anson 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesNC109
CrossesPee Dee River
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1634
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.08553, -79.99933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC109 over Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC109 over Pee Dee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC109 over Pee Dee River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC109 over Pee Dee River?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC109 over Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.