US Bridges

NC89 over Lovills Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1871 · Structure no. 000000001710304

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC89 over Lovills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC89 over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC89
CrossesLovills Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1871
RouteState Highway 89
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50147, -80.61745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC89 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC89 over Lovills 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC89 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC89 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC89 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.