US Bridges

US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. JCT.SR1745 · Structure no. 000000001570169

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS311 NC770
CrossesCascade Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. JCT.SR1745
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.53171, -79.65006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US311 NC770 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.