NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River
PoorClosed to trafficRockingham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001570035
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC770(CLOSED) over Mayo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.