US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr.

Poor

Surry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.NC67 · Structure no. 000000001710006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
788 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr. in Surry 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.

It carries about 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesNC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr.
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.NC67
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.25047, -80.82082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length788 ft (240.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2020)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr. carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr.?

The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over NC268 Sou.Rr Yadkin Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.