US Bridges

SR2777 over Rocky Branch

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2733 · Structure no. 000000000810178

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2777 over Rocky Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2777 over Rocky Branch in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2777
CrossesRocky Branch
Location1.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR2733
RouteState Highway 2777
Coordinates36.18051, -79.64867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2777 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2777 over Rocky Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2777 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2777 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2777 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.