SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001110157
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1777 over South Fork Hoppers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.