US Bridges

NC89 over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1784 · Structure no. 000000001710345

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC89 over Rutledge Creek is a steel culvert carrying NC89 over Rutledge Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC89
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1784
RouteState Highway 89
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49594, -80.53736
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC89 over Rutledge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC89 over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC89 over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC89 over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.