US Bridges

NC177 over Marks Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1990 · Structure no. 000000001530172

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC177 over Marks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC177 over Marks Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC177
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1990
RouteState Highway 177
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.8497, -79.75091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC177 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC177 over Marks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC177 over Marks Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC177 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC177 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.