US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd.

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001970008

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd. in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesHunting Creek & Serv.Rd.
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1100
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.08914, -80.81397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2020)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd. carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd.?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over Hunting Creek & Serv.Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.