US Bridges

SR1777 over Bolin Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1728 · Structure no. 000000001350094

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1777 over Bolin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1777 over Bolin Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1777
CrossesBolin Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1728
RouteState Highway 1777
Coordinates35.94303, -79.08547
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1777 over Bolin Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1777 over Bolin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1777 over Bolin Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1777 over Bolin Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1777 over Bolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.