US Bridges

NC87 over Lick Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2343 · Structure no. 000000000010004

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC87 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Lick Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNC87
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2343
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates35.84619, -79.27034
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 NC87 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is NC87 over Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC87 over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC87 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC87 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.