US Bridges

NC177 over CSX RR

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1909 · Structure no. 000000001530008

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC177 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC177 over CSX RR in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC177
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1909
RouteState Highway 177
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.89151, -79.7037
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC177 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC177 over CSX RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC177 over CSX RR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC177 over CSX RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC177 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.