US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over SR1129

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N.Of JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001710149

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over SR1129 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over SR1129 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesSR1129
Location0.4 Mi.N.Of JCT.NC268
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.33488, -80.79379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR1129 built?

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

What condition is I-77 Nbl over SR1129 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over SR1129 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over SR1129?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over SR1129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.