US Bridges

NC177 over US74

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1990 · Structure no. 000000001530188

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC177 over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC177 over US74 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesNC177
CrossesUS74
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1990
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates34.85831, -79.74303
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US74 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC177 over US74 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC177 over US74 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC177 over US74?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC177 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.