US Bridges

NC731 over Pee Dee River

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1187 · Structure no. 000000001230006

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
876 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC731 over Pee Dee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC731 over Pee Dee River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNC731
CrossesPee Dee River
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1187
RouteState Highway 731
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2007, -80.06183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length876 ft (267 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 NC731 over Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC731 over Pee Dee River 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 NC731 over Pee Dee River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC731 over Pee Dee River?

The structure is 876 ft (267 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC731 over Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.