US Bridges

NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001530028

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNC109
CrossesPee Dee River Overflow
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1168
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.09132, -79.99795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC109 over Pee Dee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.