NC177
Carrying NC177 over US74
1.0 MI. N. JCT. SR1990, Richmond, North Carolina
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NC177 in Richmond, North Carolina sits above 68% of rated North Carolina bridges on inventory load rating (49 t), while its 1999 build year is earlier than 47% of Richmond's recorded-year cohort (154 bridges).
NC177 in Richmond, North Carolina is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1999, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NC:000000001530188
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: NC177
The NC177 bridge in Richmond, North Carolina carries NC177 over US74. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 65.2 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How NC177 compares
Age against the county: built in 1999, earlier than 73 of Richmond's 154 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), against a county median build year of 1999.
Live comparison across North Carolina bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (19,160 of 19,210 rated).
NC177 vs every rated North Carolina bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
49 Top 32% higher than 68% of 19,160 bridges
rated North Carolina bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Richmond inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 154 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 65.2 m (214 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001530188
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC177 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC177 against other structures in Richmond and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC177?
NC177 in Richmond, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC177 inspected?
NC177's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC177 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC177?
NC177 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC177?
NC177 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NC177 and does age affect safety?
NC177 was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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