I77 over Irwin Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S.Jct I277&NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190248
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I77 over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg 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 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 133,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,000 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I77 over Irwin Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I77 over Irwin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I77 over Irwin Creek carry?
About 133,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I77 over Irwin Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns I77 over Irwin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.