US Bridges

I-77 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000001710189

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-77 over Beaverdam Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1345
RouteInterstate 77
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.46525, -80.76009
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 over Beaverdam Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-77 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.