US Bridges

SR4886 over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. I277 · Structure no. 000000001190126

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4886 over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4886 over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR4886
CrossesI77
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. I277
RouteState Highway 4886
Coordinates35.223, -80.867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4886 over I77 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4886 over I77 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR4886 over I77 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4886 over I77?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR4886 over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.