US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over SR1136

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001710093

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over SR1136 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over SR1136 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesSR1136
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1138
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.28625, -80.81831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over SR1136 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over SR1136 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over SR1136 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over SR1136?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over SR1136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.