US Bridges

SR1777 over Chicod Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1780 · Structure no. 000000001470005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1777 over Chicod Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1777 over Chicod Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1777
CrossesChicod Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1780
RouteState Highway 1777
Coordinates35.54629, -77.21015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 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 Chicod Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1777 over Chicod Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1777 over Chicod Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1777 over Chicod Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1777 over Chicod Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.