I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1890 · Structure no. 000000000970198
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I77 Nbl over Patterson 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I77 Nbl over Patterson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.